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Rockwood, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Somerset County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
792
Population
2,400/sq mi density
$49,063
Median Income
$28,684 per capita
$85,600
Home Value
$174,360 Zillow
$624
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $624/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 45.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,869 ft (570 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9158°N, 79.1573°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Somerset County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Rockwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").