Blanchard, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
538 Population 376/sq mi density
$74,375 Median Income $31,897 per capita
$158,900 Home Value $219,379 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,900 home value, $907/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Blanchard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates41.0670°N, 77.6059°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 29.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.9 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 72 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 143 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 121 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 122 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 140 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 96 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 120 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

176 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 85 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 90 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 40 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 64 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 48 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 78 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 57 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 79 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 29 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 38 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 40 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Blanchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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