Ridgway, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,991
Population
1,529/sq mi density
$52,059
Median Income
$28,517 per capita
$87,000
Home Value
$74,982 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
26
Violent Crime/100K
1,177 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,059 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,752 ft (534 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4319°N, 78.7271°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Elk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubois Regional (DUJ) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Ridgway has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").