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Sheffield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
721 Population 412/sq mi density
$56,331 Median Income $22,950 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $81,259 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 1,995 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,331 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheffield 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

Elevation1,334 ft (407 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates41.7010°N, 79.0299°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 71.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
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

11 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 M3.9 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 131 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 146 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 145 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 118 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 141 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 146 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 132 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 145 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 193 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 52 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 80 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 65 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 8 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 64 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 93 km 2
May 2, 1983 EF3 70 km 2
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 40 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 23 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 80 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 41 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

Sheffield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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