Mount Pleasant, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,215
Population
4,215/sq mi density
$48,963
Median Income
$30,754 per capita
$131,700
Home Value
$180,603 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,963 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,700 home value, $740/mo rent
B
Safety
3.3 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Pleasant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,199 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1509°N, 79.5434°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westmoreland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Mount Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.2").