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Saxonburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Butler County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,293 Population 1,421/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $33,668 per capita
$195,600 Home Value $292,570 Zillow
$853 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
400 Violent Crime/100K 4,210 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$195,600 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Saxonburg 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 43.2 inches. The area receives 34.9 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 Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,304 ft (397 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,421/sq mi
Coordinates40.7510°N, 79.8150°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyButler County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 34.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience86.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 96 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 144 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 145 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 146 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 106 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 115 km
Jan 5, 2024 3 km SE of Madison, Ohio M2.6 150 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 149 km
May 12, 2025 4 km ESE of Madison, Ohio M2.5 150 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 146 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 88 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 633 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 93 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 90 km 7
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 13 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 56 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 52 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 48 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 87 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 42 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 57 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 38 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
May 25, 2004 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Saxonburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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