Fredonia, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
382 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$48,571 Median Income $28,316 per capita
$94,600 Home Value $185,391 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,600 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 61.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,187 ft (362 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,061/sq mi
Coordinates41.3219°N, 80.2581°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMercer County County
Nearest AirportVenango Regional (FKL)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 61.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.96"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0452 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.8 / 100
Community Resilience75.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 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 22 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 107 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 82 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 94 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 95 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 75 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 75 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 99 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 105 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 102 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 77 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 85 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 101 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 107 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 107 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 85 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 82 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 77 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 85 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

315 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 76 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 62 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 28 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 59 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 87 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 43 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 76 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 59 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 42 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 35 km 1
May 7, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 72 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 - 124 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 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Fredonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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