Sandy Lake, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
752
Population
906/sq mi density
$67,292
Median Income
$34,277 per capita
$165,800
Home Value
$189,681 Zillow
$745
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,292 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,800 home value, $745/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandy Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 53.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,156 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3502°N, 80.0837°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Venango Regional (FKL) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Sandy Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.7").