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Flinton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
181 Population 323/sq mi density
$178,100 Home Value $106,452 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 585 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Flinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 49.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,472 ft (449 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates40.7161°N, 78.5179°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 49.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 13, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 92 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 148 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 146 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

172 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 106 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 95 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 53 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 92 km 1
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 9 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 59 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 23, 1986 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 98 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 71 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 87 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

Flinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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