Bulger, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County
2.1
/5.0
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Fair
167
Population
116/sq mi density
$180,000
Home Value
$258,050 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bulger experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,140 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3766°N, 80.3230°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.96 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Bulger has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").