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Edwardsville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,917
Population
4,132/sq mi density
$50,046
Median Income
$26,491 per capita
$114,200
Home Value
$158,214 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
691
Violent Crime/100K
4,148 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,046 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
691 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Edwardsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2602°N, 75.9099°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Luzerne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Edwardsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").