Casselman, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Somerset County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
62 Population 310/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $26,121 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $174,360 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Casselman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 61.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,770 ft (539 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates39.8854°N, 79.2107°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySomerset County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 61.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0440 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.8 / 100
Community Resilience81.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 134 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

212 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 343 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 18 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 96 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 19 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 57 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 57 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 75 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 23 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 33 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 4 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 30, 1990 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 98 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 46 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Driest
December 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in

Casselman has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (3.1").

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