McKean, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Crawford County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
494
Population
867/sq mi density
$69,583
Median Income
$32,759 per capita
$198,000
Home Value
$283,318 Zillow
$907
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,000 home value, $907/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
McKean 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 104.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9985°N, 80.1396°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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 | - | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in |
McKean has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").