Tarentum, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,286
Population
3,485/sq mi density
$42,453
Median Income
$28,019 per capita
$76,200
Home Value
$153,220 Zillow
$732
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
180
Violent Crime/100K
1,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,453 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,200 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tarentum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 779 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6045°N, 79.7600°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegheny County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 47.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0432 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.41 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.39 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Tarentum has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").