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Wampum, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
498 Population 503/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $41,659 per capita
$97,200 Home Value $152,754 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $618/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wampum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation799 ft (244 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density503/sq mi
Coordinates40.8851°N, 80.3404°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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

40 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 68 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 129 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 124 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 98 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 108 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 125 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 106 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 130 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 137 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 118 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 119 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 135 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 117 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 129 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 130 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 133 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 146 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 117 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 60 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

339 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,108 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 76 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 95 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 68 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 58 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 92 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 13 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 93 km 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 66 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 98 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 74 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 42 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 51 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 72 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Wampum has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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