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Waterford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,254 Population 1,020/sq mi density
$58,875 Median Income $33,726 per capita
$163,000 Home Value $159,518 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,875 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,000 home value, $1,031/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 114.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,213 ft (370 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,020/sq mi
Coordinates41.9452°N, 79.9851°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportErie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 114.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.9 / 100
Community Resilience79.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 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 60 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 126 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 68 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 142 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 138 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 102 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 89 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 85 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 104 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 104 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 130 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 65 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 93 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 110 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 122 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 118 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 93 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 147 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 117 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

180 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 409 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 49 km 12
May 31, 1985 EF4 87 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 68 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 3 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 53 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF3 51 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 29 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 31 km 2
May 2, 1983 EF3 38 km 2
May 2, 1972 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 37 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 63 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.8 in

Waterford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.5").

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