White Oak, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,520 Population 1,136/sq mi density
$64,838 Median Income $42,085 per capita
$145,000 Home Value $202,460 Zillow
$999 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
15 Violent Crime/100K 195 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,838 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
15 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
White Oak 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,218 ft (371 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density1,136/sq mi
Coordinates40.3388°N, 79.7961°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegheny County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %47.8%
Unhealthy Days9

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 138 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 136 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 144 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 123 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 133 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

277 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 558 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 35 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 90 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 78 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 25 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 7 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 13 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 24 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 66 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 40 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 8 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 9, 2001 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

White Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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