Blain, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
284 Population 888/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $31,868 per capita
$151,400 Home Value $213,261 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Blain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density888/sq mi
Coordinates40.3365°N, 77.5124°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 125 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 128 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 120 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 10 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 54 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 116 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 109 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 51 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 128 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 69 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 127 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 53 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 139 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 98 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 134 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 115 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 134 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 110 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 117 km
Mar 10, 1993 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

275 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 79 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 99 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 23 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 45 km 0
May 6, 1991 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 8, 1990 EF2 78 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Blain has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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