Blossburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Tioga County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,763 Population 379/sq mi density
$66,962 Median Income $30,867 per capita
$148,000 Home Value $157,896 Zillow
$972 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 200 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,962 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,000 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Blossburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 54.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,478 ft (450 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates41.6795°N, 77.0690°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTioga County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 54.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.21"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.3%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0441 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.4 / 100
Community Resilience65.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively 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

5 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 M3.4 145 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 79 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 36 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 144 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

174 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 136 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 85 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 56 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 51 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 18 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 89 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 42 km 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 52 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 34 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 37 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 92 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 78 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 42 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Blossburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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