Farmersville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
776 Population 314/sq mi density
$49,148 Median Income $37,790 per capita
$425,000 Home Value $394,887 Zillow
$1,246 Median Rent 42.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,148 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$425,000 home value, $1,246/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation379 ft (116 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates40.1242°N, 76.1521°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLancaster County County
Nearest AirportReading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median50.0
RatingGood
Good Days %51.6%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0450 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience70.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 24, 2024.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 134 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 25 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 26 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 135 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 144 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 120 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 88 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 104 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 70 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 9 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 75 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 135 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 135 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 25 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 68 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 27 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 78 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 70 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 99 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 246 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

423 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 340 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 55 km 3
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 33 km 1
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 48 km 1
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 9 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 78 km 1
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 59 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 21 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 16 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 123 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 36 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in

Farmersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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