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Cashtown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
223 Population 149/sq mi density
$280,700 Home Value $342,538 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
394 Violent Crime/100K 1,578 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
394 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cashtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation697 ft (212 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates39.8844°N, 77.3507°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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 M4.6 122 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 124 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 70 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 61 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 39 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 75 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 98 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 34 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 124 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 38 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 125 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 40 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 91 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 85 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 82 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 145 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 85 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 102 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 111 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 65 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 1 284 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 53 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 42 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 62 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 57 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 64 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Cashtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.9").

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