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South Connellsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,848 Population 1,100/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $27,274 per capita
$98,000 Home Value $148,272 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Connellsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 24.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,570 ft (479 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,100/sq mi
Coordinates39.9925°N, 79.5755°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 24.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0474 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.5 / 100
Community Resilience67.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively 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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 147 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 147 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 76 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

223 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 409 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 74 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 50 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 40 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 71 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 45 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 45 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 10 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 23 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 28 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in

South Connellsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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