Bellefonte, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Delaware County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
1,507
Population
8,372/sq mi density
$86,667
Median Income
$41,643 per capita
$275,200
Home Value
$301,424 Zillow
$1,531
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,667 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$275,200 home value, $1,531/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bellefonte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 189 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7669°N, 75.4982°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Delaware County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0484 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.0 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | - | - | 113 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Bellefonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.0").