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Duncannon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,306 Population 3,185/sq mi density
$51,902 Median Income $31,739 per capita
$150,600 Home Value $279,180 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 1,474 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,902 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Duncannon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation365 ft (111 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density3,185/sq mi
Coordinates40.3952°N, 77.0277°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 27.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 84 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 87 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 130 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 41 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 35 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 138 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 71 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 37 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 87 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 53 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 133 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 86 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 34 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 130 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 127 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 63 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 124 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 109 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 124 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 2 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

317 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 100 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 88 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 80 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 95 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 40 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Duncannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.8").

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