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Lake City, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Erie County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,901
Population
1,612/sq mi density
$74,909
Median Income
$32,245 per capita
$154,400
Home Value
$199,868 Zillow
$789
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
201
Violent Crime/100K
1,304 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,909 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,400 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 104.3 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 Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 713 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0177°N, 80.3463°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Erie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.11 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").