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 Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,108 ft (338 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density565/sq mi
Coordinates40.9772°N, 80.4887°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportYoungstown/Warren Regional (YNG)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 27.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0414 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.8 / 100
Community Resilience72.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 58 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 112 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 110 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 82 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 93 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 109 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 91 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 114 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 122 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 102 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 106 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 136 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 102 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 113 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 114 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 117 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 147 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 102 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 49 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

342 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,169 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 61 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 97 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 56 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 95 km 12
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 74 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 85 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 18 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 66 km 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 59 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 96 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 89 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 26 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 36 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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").

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