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Farwell, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
378 Population 1,022/sq mi density
$46,840 Median Income $39,547 per capita
$178,000 Home Value $62,659 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 48.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,290 Violent Crime/100K 4,435 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,840 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$178,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,290 violent crimes/100K (240% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Farwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation881 ft (269 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,022/sq mi
Coordinates41.3332°N, 77.7213°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

3 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 M3.4 103 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 116 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

154 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 101 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 81 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 51 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 41 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 74 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 80 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 55 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 12, 1954 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 35 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 52 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 25 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 14 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 28 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 12 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Farwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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