Clearfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,918 Population 3,288/sq mi density
$51,190 Median Income $27,322 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $144,372 Zillow
$686 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$51,190 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $686/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clearfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 63.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,111 ft (339 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density3,288/sq mi
Coordinates41.0215°N, 78.4394°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClearfield County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 63.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.33"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.6 / 100
Community Resilience75.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively 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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 13, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

155 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 116 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 84 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 26 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 100 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 59 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 65 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 69 km 0
Sep 23, 1986 EF2 83 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 72 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 46 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 58 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 97 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Clearfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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