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Mars, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,255 Population 2,670/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $36,168 per capita
$286,200 Home Value $529,413 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$286,200 home value, $884/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mars experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,670/sq mi
Coordinates40.6970°N, 80.0141°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 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 94 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 132 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 139 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 140 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 148 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 139 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 150 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 150 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 91 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 100 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 147 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 139 km
Jun 1, 2024 1 km E of Madison, Ohio M2.6 147 km
Jan 5, 2024 3 km SE of Madison, Ohio M2.6 144 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 146 km
May 12, 2025 4 km ESE of Madison, Ohio M2.5 144 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 144 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 73 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 731 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 97 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 25 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 41 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 58 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 43 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 77 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 45 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Mars has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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