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Rochester, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,445
Population
5,839/sq mi density
$40,710
Median Income
$24,180 per capita
$109,300
Home Value
$202,686 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
834
Violent Crime/100K
6,643 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,710 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,300 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
834 violent crimes/100K (119% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7025°N, 80.2837°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Beaver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.63 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in |
Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").