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Rural Valley, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
929
Population
440/sq mi density
$70,625
Median Income
$33,303 per capita
$135,000
Home Value
$137,496 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
14.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value, $1,046/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rural Valley 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7991°N, 79.3149°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Armstrong County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.6 / 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 | Very 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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Rural Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").