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Bechtelsville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
848
Population
1,600/sq mi density
$83,229
Median Income
$39,821 per capita
$232,100
Home Value
$319,372 Zillow
$1,222
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
99
Violent Crime/100K
2,128 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,229 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,100 home value, $1,222/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bechtelsville 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 418 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3702°N, 75.6308°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Bechtelsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").