Carrolltown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
840 Population 1,254/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $32,312 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $121,967 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
46 Violent Crime/100K 232 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Carrolltown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 49.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,140 ft (652 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,254/sq mi
Coordinates40.6045°N, 78.7070°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 49.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 13, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

192 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 268 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 76 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 87 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 73 km 1
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 7 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 13 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 85 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Carrolltown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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