Platea, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Crawford County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
462
Population
138/sq mi density
$67,500
Median Income
$33,455 per capita
$166,100
Home Value
$223,385 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Platea 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 104.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9510°N, 80.3305°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | - | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in |
Platea has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").