Clappertown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
57 Population 168/sq mi density
$164,600 Home Value $208,987 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Clappertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 25.7 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 Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,151 ft (351 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates40.4027°N, 78.2778°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 25.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 147 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 65 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 116 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 126 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 113 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 128 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

189 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 89 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 58 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 99 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 49 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 42 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF2 93 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 71 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Clappertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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