Bessemer, Pennsylvania

Population 1,102

Bessemer is located in Lawrence County, PA. The population is 1,102, making Bessemer the 6th largest city in Lawrence County.

There are 3 public schools in Bessemer with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Bessemer is very low , and there are 3 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bessemer is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bessemer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bessemer include North Beaver Township, S.N.P.J. and New Middletown.

Bessemer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 75.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.5%

Crime Rate

98.59% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 35
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 0
  • Larceny Theft: 0

Registered Offenders

50.26% Higher than national avg.
  • 3 offenders in Bessemer
  • 27.22 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

7 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 5

Unemployment

High 5.6%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Bessemer, PA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Bessemer's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2007, the city of Bessemer, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2006, the city of Bessemer, PA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $525
  • 1 Bedroom: $600
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,004
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,188

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Environmental Hazards

7 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Bessemer, PA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Bessemer, PA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Bessemer, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.85°
  • February 28.53°
  • March 38.75°
  • April 50.33°
  • May 60.53°
  • June 67.49°
  • July 72.12°
  • August 69.7°
  • September 63.3°
  • October 51.97°
  • November 41.9°
  • December 30.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bessemer, PA

Earthquakes
Bessemer, PA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bessemer, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bessemer, PA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bessemer, PA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bessemer, PA: $43,523

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bessemer is 5.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.21%
White Collar - 50.79%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Mike Kelly

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

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1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Bessemer, PA

1 Library view all

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0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Bessemer, PA
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