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Shippingport, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
174 Population 51/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $38,402 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $100,437 Zillow
$1,313 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shippingport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation836 ft (255 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates40.6251°N, 80.4159°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 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 97 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 146 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 150 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 109 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 146 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 129 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 132 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 145 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 134 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 108 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 140 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 149 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 127 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 148 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 122 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 62 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 128 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 147 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 140 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

313 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,049 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 89 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 96 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 58 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 22 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 83 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 95 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 76 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 57 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 63 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 75 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 69 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 50 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 33 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Shippingport has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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