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Christiana, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chester County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
946
Population
1,785/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$38,002 per capita
$221,300
Home Value
$405,376 Zillow
$1,233
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
86
Violent Crime/100K
1,289 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $1,233/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Christiana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,785/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9545°N, 75.9973°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Christiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").