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Emerald Lakes, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Monroe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,839
Population
953/sq mi density
$101,688
Median Income
$39,582 per capita
$259,900
Home Value
$434,711 Zillow
$1,016
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
1,104 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$101,688 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$259,900 home value, $1,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Emerald Lakes 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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 953/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0841°N, 75.4137°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | - | - | 64 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Emerald Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.2").