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Elgin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
211 Population 144/sq mi density
$59,479 Median Income $27,739 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $159,518 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,479 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 114.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,400 ft (427 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates41.9070°N, 79.7465°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportErie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 114.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very 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 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

34 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 70 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 144 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 87 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 132 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 103 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 107 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 121 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 124 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 123 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 148 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 85 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 111 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 129 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 141 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 137 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 142 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 111 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 109 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 90 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

188 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 400 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 17 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 41 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 67 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 67 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 80 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF3 21 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 45 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 34 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 41 km 2
May 2, 1983 EF3 29 km 2
May 2, 1972 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 16 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 40 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 53 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 46 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 48 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in

Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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