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Newell, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
589 Population 998/sq mi density
$55,682 Median Income $31,394 per capita
$104,100 Home Value $152,318 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 1,405 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,682 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Newell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation885 ft (270 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density998/sq mi
Coordinates40.0746°N, 79.8918°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegheny County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0432 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.39 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 121 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 143 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 137 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 149 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 124 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 135 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 143 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 145 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 141 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 150 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 140 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 134 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 48 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 147 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 531 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 65 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 78 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 96 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 45 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 91 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 27 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 41 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 26 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 39 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 55 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 43 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (510 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 510 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Newell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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