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Hillsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mahoning County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
459 Population 383/sq mi density
$32,279 Median Income $28,717 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $129,799 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
508 Violent Crime/100K 3,836 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$32,279 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
508 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates41.0118°N, 80.4973°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMahoning County County
Nearest AirportYoungstown/Warren Regional (YNG)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 27.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0460 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.76 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

39 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 55 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 109 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 107 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 80 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 89 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 105 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 88 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 118 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 111 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 102 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 99 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 139 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 98 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 109 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 111 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 113 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 149 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 49 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 98 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

343 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,167 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 59 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 52 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 95 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 91 km 12
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 76 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 21 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 82 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 99 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 93 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 23 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 32 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 54 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 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Hillsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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