Chase, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,094
Population
478/sq mi density
$105,417
Median Income
$46,082 per capita
$255,500
Home Value
$200,850 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,417 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,500 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chase experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,160 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2806°N, 75.9644°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Luzerne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Chase has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").