Pittsburgh, PA

Safety in Pittsburgh, PA: Crime, Heat & Commute

162 sunny days. July high 83°F. 26 min commute. A car per adult.

Homicide deaths: 5.9 per 100,000; US 6.5. CDC, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Firearm deaths: 14.1 per 100,000; US 13.4. Homicide, suicide, accidents.
July high: 83°F; Mild
January low: 21°F; Mild
Sunny days: 162/yr; NOAA
Getting around: A car per adult; Metro-wide
Commute: 26 min; One way
Population: 2,420k; Pittsburgh
Poverty: 10.9% of people; ACS 2023.
Without health insurance: 3.8%; ACS 2023. 96.2% insured.

Death rates: CDC via County Health Rankings. Climate: NOAA.

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