Broad Top City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
430 Population 632/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $35,310 per capita
$107,900 Home Value $171,768 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,900 home value, $764/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Broad Top City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,987 ft (606 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density632/sq mi
Coordinates40.2012°N, 78.1406°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportHagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 122 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 59 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 100 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 102 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 96 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 109 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 100 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 148 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

208 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 49 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 95 km 1
May 22, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 41 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 65 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 59 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 60 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Broad Top City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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