Etna, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,383 Population 4,572/sq mi density
$48,955 Median Income $32,549 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $142,409 Zillow
$937 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
122 Violent Crime/100K 581 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,955 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $937/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Etna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation808 ft (246 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density4,572/sq mi
Coordinates40.4952°N, 79.9496°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegheny County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %47.8%
Unhealthy Days9

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0432 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.39 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 29, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 117 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 149 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 131 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 146 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 144 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 104 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 114 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 150 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

301 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 585 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 25 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 57 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 41 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 20 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 96 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 27 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 27 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 95 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Etna has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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