Atkinson Mills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
145 Population 142/sq mi density
$73,438 Median Income $34,257 per capita
$166,900 Home Value $206,147 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,438 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Atkinson Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation752 ft (229 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates40.4493°N, 77.8034°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHuntingdon County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.25"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 136 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 25 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 81 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 126 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 136 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 79 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 96 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 80 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 125 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 138 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 137 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

220 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 105 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF3 98 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 18 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 25 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 19 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 31, 1985 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 100 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 80 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 98 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Atkinson Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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