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Monaca, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,557 Population 2,737/sq mi density
$64,839 Median Income $34,944 per capita
$142,100 Home Value $202,686 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
245 Violent Crime/100K 2,167 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$64,839 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,100 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Monaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation979 ft (298 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density2,737/sq mi
Coordinates40.6834°N, 80.2734°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

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

32 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 91 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 149 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 147 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 114 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 129 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 146 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 130 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 122 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 137 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 142 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 139 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 150 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 140 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 135 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 140 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 139 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 70 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 80 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 140 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

314 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,039 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 93 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 91 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 46 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 23 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 75 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 88 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 89 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 52 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 63 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 49 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Monaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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