South New Castle, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
849 Population 2,653/sq mi density
$62,321 Median Income $29,752 per capita
$86,000 Home Value $141,502 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,321 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $946/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
South New Castle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,015 ft (309 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,653/sq mi
Coordinates40.9747°N, 80.3456°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 27.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0414 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.8 / 100
Community Resilience72.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

38 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 58 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 121 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 114 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 93 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 99 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 116 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 98 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 121 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 128 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 112 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 109 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 142 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 109 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 121 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 123 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 125 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 109 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 146 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 60 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

337 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,173 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 72 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 97 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 88 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 58 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 63 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 82 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 20 km 9
May 31, 1985 EF3 75 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 100 km 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 83 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 36 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 43 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in

South New Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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