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Faxon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montour County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
834 Population 1,774/sq mi density
$191,000 Home Value $189,524 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 1,259 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Faxon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 32.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation543 ft (166 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,774/sq mi
Coordinates41.2557°N, 76.9771°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontour County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 32.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.3 / 100
Community Resilience99.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 130 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 132 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 103 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 126 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 130 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 138 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 133 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 132 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 148 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 43 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 129 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 129 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 137 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 134 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 131 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 131 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

206 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 129 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 87 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 17 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 53 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 70 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 69 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 94 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 52 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 96 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 72 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 80 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 76 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 38 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Faxon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.5").

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