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Freedom, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,566 Population 2,610/sq mi density
$71,406 Median Income $29,039 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $247,554 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 2,983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,406 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Freedom 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation707 ft (215 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,610/sq mi
Coordinates40.6851°N, 80.2536°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very 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 Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 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 91 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 150 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 147 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 115 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 147 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 131 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 129 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 138 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 123 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 142 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 140 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 136 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 141 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 140 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 72 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 81 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 140 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 142 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

313 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,039 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 95 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 91 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 44 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 24 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 74 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 87 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 91 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 51 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 64 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 74 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 49 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Freedom has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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