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Birchwood Lakes, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,255
Population
1,004/sq mi density
$52,164
Median Income
$34,163 per capita
$171,900
Home Value
$341,262 Zillow
$1,401
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
100
Violent Crime/100K
2,410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,164 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $1,401/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Birchwood Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,061 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2509°N, 74.9107°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | - | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Birchwood Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").