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Smethport, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · McKean County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,516 Population 902/sq mi density
$62,143 Median Income $47,417 per capita
$115,000 Home Value $112,201 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
65 Violent Crime/100K 719 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,143 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Smethport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 79.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,487 ft (453 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density902/sq mi
Coordinates41.8084°N, 78.4447°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcKean County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 79.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.3 / 100
Community Resilience64.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 120 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 105 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 136 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 M2.9 115 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 150 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 136 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 101 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 140 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 108 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 53 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 72 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 44 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 70 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 49 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 65 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 50 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 83 km 1
May 17, 1969 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 88 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 79 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 84 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 71 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 81 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 99 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in

Smethport has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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