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Slippery Rock, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,434
Population
2,081/sq mi density
$55,272
Median Income
$26,953 per capita
$230,200
Home Value
$191,844 Zillow
$948
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
54
Violent Crime/100K
1,198 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,272 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$230,200 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Slippery Rock 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 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0695°N, 80.0579°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Slippery Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").