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Zelienople, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Beaver County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,870 Population 1,888/sq mi density
$64,583 Median Income $45,406 per capita
$272,500 Home Value $385,164 Zillow
$1,166 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 1,433 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,583 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$272,500 home value, $1,166/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Zelienople 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

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,888/sq mi
Coordinates40.7857°N, 80.1387°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBeaver County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience91.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 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 82 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 148 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 140 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 118 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 126 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 125 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 144 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 149 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 138 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 138 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 135 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 136 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 148 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 150 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 136 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 78 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 87 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 134 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 150 km
May 17, 2010 2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio M2.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

322 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,063 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 97 km 18
May 31, 1985 EF4 84 km 16
May 31, 1985 EF4 95 km 7
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 38 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 28 km 9
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 73 km 1
May 2, 1972 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 56 km 2
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 62 km 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 70 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 59 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 95 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) 2.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Zelienople has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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