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Laurel Mountain, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
142
Population
1,092/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$46,015 per capita
$218,200
Home Value
$150,948 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
578
Violent Crime/100K
514 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
578 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurel Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,416 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2112°N, 79.1850°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westmoreland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in |
Laurel Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").