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Sharpsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,219 Population 3,035/sq mi density
$50,363 Median Income $30,715 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $173,283 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
342 Violent Crime/100K 1,296 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,363 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sharpsville 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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation977 ft (298 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density3,035/sq mi
Coordinates41.2590°N, 80.4818°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMercer County County
Nearest AirportYoungstown/Warren Regional (YNG)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0452 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.8 / 100
Community Resilience75.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

37 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 27 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 94 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 81 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 75 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 85 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 66 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 67 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 90 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 96 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 87 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 76 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 76 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 90 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 94 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 95 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 63 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 136 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 76 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 65 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

321 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,167 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 56 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 87 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 64 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 25 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 79 km 7
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 93 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 56 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 49 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 77 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 47 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 1
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 22 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 16 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Sharpsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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