Prospect, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,104
Population
271/sq mi density
$81,042
Median Income
$35,854 per capita
$170,600
Home Value
$301,033 Zillow
$885
Median Rent
17.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,042 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,600 home value, $885/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Prospect experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,323 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8992°N, 80.0487°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in |
Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").