Oil City, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Venango County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
9,517
Population
2,120/sq mi density
$52,688
Median Income
$30,848 per capita
$66,600
Home Value
$91,387 Zillow
$799
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,688 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,600 home value, $799/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Oil City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 53.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,019 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4288°N, 79.7078°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Venango County County |
| Nearest Airport | Venango Regional (FKL) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in |
Oil City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.7").