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Chalkhill, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
63 Population 77/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $43,095 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
404 Violent Crime/100K 4,616 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
404 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chalkhill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 88.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,042 ft (622 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates39.8478°N, 79.6182°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 88.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

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

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 143 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 140 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 150 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 144 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 78 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 134 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

207 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 402 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 41 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 47 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 57 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 58 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 57 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 18 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 38 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 11 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 99 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 81 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in

Chalkhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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