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Emporium, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cameron County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,005 Population 2,824/sq mi density
$36,167 Median Income $26,117 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $97,085 Zillow
$687 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
277 Violent Crime/100K 775 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,167 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $687/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Emporium experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,023 ft (312 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,824/sq mi
Coordinates41.5104°N, 78.2340°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCameron County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 47.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.9 / 100
Community Resilience85.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 136 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 116 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 147 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 130 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 132 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

125 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 52 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 68 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 98 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 43 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 100 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 60 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 83 km 1
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 66 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 68 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 46 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 35 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 96 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 71 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
March 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Emporium has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.5").

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