Altoona, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
43,508
Population
4,444/sq mi density
$50,171
Median Income
$30,116 per capita
$113,600
Home Value
$139,939 Zillow
$789
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
335
Violent Crime/100K
1,872 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,171 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
335 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Altoona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5081°N, 78.4011°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Blair County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0428 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.47 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in |
Altoona has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.7").