Bear Rocks, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,239
Population
382/sq mi density
$66,688
Median Income
$49,944 per capita
$220,300
Home Value
$180,329 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$66,688 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$220,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Rocks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,833 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1275°N, 79.4636°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westmoreland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.7 in |
Bear Rocks has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").