Carroll Valley, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,962 Population 736/sq mi density
$90,505 Median Income $46,954 per capita
$287,400 Home Value $342,538 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
22 Violent Crime/100K 547 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,505 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$287,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Carroll Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density736/sq mi
Coordinates39.7502°N, 77.3869°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 27.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %63.1%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0480 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.48 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.2 / 100
Community Resilience66.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 132 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 134 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 55 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 75 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 51 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 61 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 106 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 47 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 134 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 45 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 134 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 52 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 84 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 93 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 71 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 56 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 76 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 111 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 121 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 276 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

406 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 98 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 45 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 41 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 49 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Carroll Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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