Ellwood City, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
7,575
Population
3,265/sq mi density
$62,266
Median Income
$36,993 per capita
$120,400
Home Value
$159,349 Zillow
$836
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,266 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $836/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellwood City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 901 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8620°N, 80.2829°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Ellwood City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").