Bigler, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
495 Population 409/sq mi density
$73,114 Median Income $27,938 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $154,751 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,114 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $907/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bigler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,639 ft (500 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density409/sq mi
Coordinates40.9875°N, 78.3093°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 50.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.33"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 13, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 92 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 149 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

154 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 150 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 37 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 93 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF3 100 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 41 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 54 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 23, 1986 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 97 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 38 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 52 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 89 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Bigler has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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