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Bradford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · McKean County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,738 Population 2,324/sq mi density
$56,330 Median Income $29,150 per capita
$76,400 Home Value $112,201 Zillow
$745 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,093 Violent Crime/100K 3,441 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,330 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,093 violent crimes/100K (188% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bradford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density2,324/sq mi
Coordinates41.9610°N, 78.6409°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcKean County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 75.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience64.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 101 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 111 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 116 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 96 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 102 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 119 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 91 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 123 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

150 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 93 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 87 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 49 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 76 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 49 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 100 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 84 km 2
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 61 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 16 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 87 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOODRUFF (757 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 WOODRUFF 757 97 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 94 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 84 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in

Bradford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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