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Beech Mountain Lakes, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,920
Population
1,239/sq mi density
$121,154
Median Income
$50,312 per capita
$214,900
Home Value
$162,217 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
476
Violent Crime/100K
2,298 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,154 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
476 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Beech Mountain Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0438°N, 75.9318°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Luzerne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Beech Mountain Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").