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Distant, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
611
Population
339/sq mi density
$71,094
Median Income
$32,474 per capita
$111,800
Home Value
$125,151 Zillow
$726
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
35
Violent Crime/100K
319 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,094 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $726/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Distant 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9742°N, 79.3583°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Armstrong County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubois Regional (DUJ) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Distant has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").