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Turtle Creek, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,046
Population
5,202/sq mi density
$44,449
Median Income
$24,464 per capita
$85,900
Home Value
$97,204 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
94
Violent Crime/100K
113 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,449 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Turtle Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 874 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4086°N, 79.8215°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegheny County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Turtle Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").