Canoe Creek, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

80 Population 667/sq mi density

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.2 / 5.0

2.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Canoe Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	905 ft (276 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	667/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4736°N, 78.2790°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Blair County County
Nearest Airport	State College Regional (SCE) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 38.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

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 Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	57.6 / 100
Community Resilience	94.1 / 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

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019	9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania	M3.4	66 km
Jun 3, 2010	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M3.1	119 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	134 km
Apr 24, 2009	1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.9	116 km
Sep 15, 2019	5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania	M2.8	131 km
Oct 25, 2009	4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania	M2.8	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

178 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	93 km	0
May 31, 1985	EF4	85 km	0
Apr 16, 1961	EF3	80 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	73 km	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	57 km	0
May 23, 2011	EF2	94 km	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	81 km	0
Aug 15, 1997	EF2	90 km	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	76 km	0
Jul 19, 1996	EF2	41 km	0
Sep 26, 1994	EF2	38 km	0
Apr 30, 1994	EF2	92 km	0
Sep 18, 1991	EF2	45 km	0
Nov 20, 1989	EF2	42 km	0
Jun 20, 1989	EF2	67 km	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF2	81 km	0
Jun 9, 1980	EF2	37 km	0
May 12, 1980	EF2	94 km	0
Apr 9, 1980	EF2	86 km	0
Jun 5, 1975	EF2	43 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2014	BEAR DEN	945	78 km
2018	FIELDS RUN	711	82 km
2006	BEAR TRAP	561	95 km
2005	UNNAMED	510	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	2.4 in
March	38°F (3°C)	3.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.3 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
November	42°F (5°C)	3.2 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	2.7 in

Canoe Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.4").

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