Bowmanstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
994
Population
1,291/sq mi density
$67,125
Median Income
$37,206 per capita
$181,600
Home Value
$248,727 Zillow
$969
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$67,125 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,600 home value, $969/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowmanstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 497 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8014°N, 75.6611°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lehigh Valley International (ABE) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.2 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.4 in |
Bowmanstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.9").