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Oswayo, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · McKean County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
89 Population 82/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $30,564 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $179,775 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 197 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oswayo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 60.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,713 ft (522 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates41.9209°N, 78.0210°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcKean County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 60.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience64.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 122 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 70 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 137 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 127 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 103 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 119 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 131 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 86 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

104 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 72 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 90 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 99 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 8 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 81 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 42 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 86 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 47 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 12, 1954 EF2 30 km 0
Sep 6, 2024 EF1 27 km 0
Sep 19, 2022 EF1 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 62 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 47 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 85 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 66 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 79 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Oswayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.3").

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