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Bobtown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,117 Population 1,802/sq mi density
$49,125 Median Income $21,013 per capita
$55,700 Home Value $91,316 Zillow
$1,103 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 1,875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,125 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,700 home value, $1,103/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bobtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,802/sq mi
Coordinates39.7603°N, 79.9848°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0474 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.5 / 100
Community Resilience67.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively 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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 113 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 144 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 129 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 130 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 134 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 108 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 134 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 133 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 128 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 117 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 130 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 124 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 143 km
Aug 16, 2013 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.6 131 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.6 139 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 111 km
Oct 16, 2000 West Virginia M2.5 149 km
Apr 29, 2010 5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.5 135 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 58 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

195 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 262 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 73 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 77 km 1
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 27 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 78 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 70 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 63 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 57 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 100 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 66 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Bobtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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