Burnham, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,735
Population
1,652/sq mi density
$62,350
Median Income
$33,574 per capita
$130,800
Home Value
$146,623 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
23.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,350 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,800 home value, $743/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Burnham 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 530 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6343°N, 77.5630°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mifflin County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Burnham has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").