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Big Beaver, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,793 Population 101/sq mi density
$68,841 Median Income $36,805 per capita
$186,300 Home Value $106,049 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
930 Violent Crime/100K 3,187 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,841 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
930 violent crimes/100K (145% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Beaver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,128 ft (344 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates40.8226°N, 80.3577°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 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 75 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 132 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 130 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 100 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 112 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 113 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 130 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 142 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 135 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 128 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 125 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 121 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 122 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 133 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 134 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 137 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 140 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 146 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 149 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

326 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,057 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 79 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 74 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 56 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 10 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 99 km 2
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 73 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 92 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 69 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 46 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 56 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Big Beaver has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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