Eau Claire, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Venango County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
253 Population 198/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $26,694 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $144,841 Zillow
$705 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $705/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Eau Claire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 53.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,520 ft (463 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates41.1368°N, 79.7985°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyVenango County County
Nearest AirportVenango Regional (FKL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 53.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.69"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.7 / 100
Community Resilience85.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 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 63 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 122 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 133 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 138 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 118 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 119 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 148 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 143 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 145 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 118 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 129 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 144 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 109 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 129 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 115 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 118 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 144 km
Jun 1, 2024 1 km E of Madison, Ohio M2.6 125 km
Jan 5, 2024 3 km SE of Madison, Ohio M2.6 123 km
Feb 14, 2009 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

318 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 897 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 48 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 84 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 95 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 89 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 71 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 99 km 12
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 54 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 69 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 66 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 65 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 67 km 9
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 91 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 91 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 76 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 74 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 83 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 51 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

Eau Claire has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.7").

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