Bessemer, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
933
Population
565/sq mi density
$63,214
Median Income
$32,632 per capita
$111,700
Home Value
$140,897 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,214 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $909/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bessemer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,108 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 565/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9772°N, 80.4887°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Youngstown/Warren Regional (YNG) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Bessemer has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").