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Elizabethville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,583 Population 2,878/sq mi density
$75,724 Median Income $28,935 per capita
$168,900 Home Value $235,415 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,724 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,900 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elizabethville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 29.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,878/sq mi
Coordinates40.5472°N, 76.8160°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDauphin County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 29.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0450 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.9 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 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 70 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 73 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 60 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 145 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 53 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 65 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 57 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 73 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 70 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 71 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 114 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 52 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 140 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 61 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 146 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 116 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 64 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 65 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 133 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 139 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 2 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

310 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 207 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 76 km 6
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 47 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 71 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 79 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 90 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 34 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 27 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 92 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 91 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOPEWELL FIRE (812 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 98 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Elizabethville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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