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Driftwood, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cameron County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
43 Population 17/sq mi density
$30,313 Median Income $24,151 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $281,946 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
339 Violent Crime/100K 1,588 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$30,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Driftwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates41.3440°N, 78.1230°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCameron County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 38.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.9 / 100
Community Resilience85.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 115 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 127 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 123 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 151 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 82 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 49 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 66 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 83 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 73 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 51 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 100 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 79 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 84 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 73 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 90 km 1
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 62 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 71 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 26 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 20 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 61 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Driftwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.5").

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