Carbondale, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,820
Population
2,722/sq mi density
$48,592
Median Income
$28,212 per capita
$118,800
Home Value
$205,544 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
101
Violent Crime/100K
304 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,592 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Carbondale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 69.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,045 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5714°N, 75.5048°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lackawanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.28 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in |
Carbondale has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").