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Jackson Center, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
164
Population
144/sq mi density
$57,083
Median Income
$31,303 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$189,681 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
685 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson Center 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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,301 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2731°N, 80.1397°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Venango Regional (FKL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.5 / 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)
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 | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Jackson Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").