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Beaver Meadows, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
804 Population 3,092/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $32,801 per capita
$116,300 Home Value $163,056 Zillow
$1,090 Median Rent 42.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,300 home value, $1,090/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Beaver Meadows experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,596 ft (486 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density3,092/sq mi
Coordinates40.9299°N, 75.9131°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCarbon County County
Nearest AirportHazleton Regional (HZL)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 27.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.0 / 100
Community Resilience61.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 101 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 68 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 68 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 102 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 146 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 77 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 147 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 130 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 92 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 117 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 135 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 100 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 68 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 102 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 140 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 65 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 95 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 148 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 129 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 2 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

291 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 128 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 78 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 85 km 3
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 67 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 83 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 35 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 56 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 22 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 75 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 92 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 71 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 30 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 26 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 81 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 56 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 26 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 29 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 64 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Beaver Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").

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