East Prospect, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
755
Population
2,359/sq mi density
$85,139
Median Income
$34,488 per capita
$191,200
Home Value
$268,188 Zillow
$886
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,139 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,200 home value, $886/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
East Prospect experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 447 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9710°N, 76.5214°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.63 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
East Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.7").