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Factoryville, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,374
Population
1,808/sq mi density
$51,635
Median Income
$18,097 per capita
$187,500
Home Value
$250,205 Zillow
$1,023
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,635 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $1,023/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Factoryville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 82.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5600°N, 75.7826°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lackawanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.28 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively 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
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Factoryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").