Economy, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
9,042
Population
506/sq mi density
$94,430
Median Income
$52,016 per capita
$244,700
Home Value
$271,646 Zillow
$907
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
22
Violent Crime/100K
1,233 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$94,430 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,700 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Economy 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 46.
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 | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6437°N, 80.1863°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Beaver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.63 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| 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 |
Economy 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").