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Lawrence Park, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Erie County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,786 Population 2,058/sq mi density
$71,281 Median Income $33,300 per capita
$124,500 Home Value $194,885 Zillow
$1,169 Median Rent 48.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 2,643 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,281 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,500 home value, $1,169/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrence Park 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 Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density2,058/sq mi
Coordinates42.1506°N, 80.0230°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyErie County County
Nearest AirportErie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 104.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience84.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

37 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 79 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 130 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 68 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 129 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 149 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 96 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 91 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 105 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 104 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 106 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 67 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 137 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 97 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 112 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 126 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 120 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 135 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 97 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 103 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

143 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 330 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 56 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 25 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 75 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 85 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF3 67 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 51 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 51 km 2
May 2, 1983 EF3 33 km 2
May 2, 1972 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 52 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 39 km 0
May 25, 2004 EF2 70 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 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 83 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Lawrence Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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