Abbottstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
804
Population
1,462/sq mi density
$72,266
Median Income
$33,498 per capita
$196,500
Home Value
$334,196 Zillow
$1,069
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,266 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,500 home value, $1,069/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Abbottstown 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 550 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8818°N, 76.9928°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.63 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Abbottstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").