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Russell, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,300 Population 354/sq mi density
$97,647 Median Income $47,769 per capita
$192,200 Home Value $134,800 Zillow
$654 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 1,995 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$97,647 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,200 home value, $654/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Russell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 71.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,298 ft (396 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates41.9374°N, 79.1403°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 71.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 115 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 107 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 135 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 120 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 91 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 123 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 140 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 130 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 135 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 117 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 134 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 81 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

180 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 166 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 59 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 67 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 35 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 93 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 13 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 88 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 60 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 46 km 2
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 67 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 53 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 3.8 in

Russell has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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