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West Pittsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
949 Population 949/sq mi density
$41,841 Median Income $30,100 per capita
$101,300 Home Value $107,871 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
286 Violent Crime/100K 572 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$41,841 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Pittsburg 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

Elevation880 ft (268 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density949/sq mi
Coordinates40.9309°N, 80.3622°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
24 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

39 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 63 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 124 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 118 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 94 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 103 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 119 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 101 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 132 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 124 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 113 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 113 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 138 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 112 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 123 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 125 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 128 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 149 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 59 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 112 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

336 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,106 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 73 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 93 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 63 km 16
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 62 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 77 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 87 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 100 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 15 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 97 km 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF3 61 km 0
May 8, 1969 EF3 100 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 79 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 37 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 46 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 78 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 54 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 628 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

West Pittsburg 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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