Farwell, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
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
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,840 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$178,000 home value, $850/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

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 (Sep) 4.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.21"

Air Quality

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) 2.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Farwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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