Effort, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,499
Population
495/sq mi density
$127,929
Median Income
$47,916 per capita
$280,500
Home Value
$315,151 Zillow
$2,043
Median Rent
14.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$127,929 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,500 home value, $2,043/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Effort experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 790 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9415°N, 75.4377°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.2 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Effort has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.5").