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Fairchance, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,429
Population
1,201/sq mi density
$38,427
Median Income
$29,353 per capita
$159,000
Home Value
$133,637 Zillow
$707
Median Rent
39.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
404
Violent Crime/100K
4,616 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,427 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
404 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairchance experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,097 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8251°N, 79.7540°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0474 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in |
Fairchance has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").