Clarion, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clarion County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,202 Population 2,676/sq mi density
$42,063 Median Income $26,239 per capita
$155,300 Home Value $125,151 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
113 Violent Crime/100K 676 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,063 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$155,300 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,505 ft (459 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density2,676/sq mi
Coordinates41.2094°N, 79.3801°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClarion County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 50.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.8 / 100
Community Resilience75.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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

12 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 90 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 144 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 146 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 145 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 139 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 145 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 141 km
Jan 5, 2024 3 km SE of Madison, Ohio M2.6 149 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 138 km
May 12, 2025 4 km ESE of Madison, Ohio M2.5 148 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 136 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

254 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 507 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 100 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 93 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 60 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 43 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 55 km 4
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 69 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 92 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 53 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 67 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 84 km 2
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 96 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 42 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 19 km 0
May 25, 2004 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 36 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Clarion has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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