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New Bedford, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mahoning County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
936
Population
367/sq mi density
$76,136
Median Income
$29,174 per capita
$167,100
Home Value
$205,525 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
613
Violent Crime/100K
3,730 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,136 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
613 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Bedford 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,139 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 367/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0894°N, 80.4935°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mahoning County County |
| Nearest Airport | Youngstown/Warren Regional (YNG) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.76 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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 | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
New Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").