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Big Run, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
498 Population 722/sq mi density
$54,722 Median Income $28,256 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $130,911 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,722 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $860/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Run experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 63.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density722/sq mi
Coordinates40.9707°N, 78.8774°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 63.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 13, 2019.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 139 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

188 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 29 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 90 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 74 km 4
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 80 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 87 km 1
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 54 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 8 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 37 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 95 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 23, 1986 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 83 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 92 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 83 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Big Run has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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