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Drifting, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
261
Population
483/sq mi density
$111,250
Median Income
$36,656 per capita
$268,200
Home Value
$154,751 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
607
Violent Crime/100K
2,906 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
607 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Drifting 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 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,593 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0217°N, 78.1140°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clearfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Drifting has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").