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Oil City, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Venango County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,517
Population
2,120/sq mi density
$52,688
Median Income
$30,848 per capita
$66,600
Home Value
$83,021 Zillow
$799
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
156
Violent Crime/100K
1,948 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,688 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,600 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 53.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 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 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.4").