McKees Rocks, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
5,827
Population
5,497/sq mi density
$33,510
Median Income
$24,198 per capita
$70,400
Home Value
$193,088 Zillow
$933
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
587
Violent Crime/100K
3,964 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,510 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
McKees Rocks 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4690°N, 80.0633°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.96 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
McKees Rocks has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.8").