Forksville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sullivan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
142 Population 90/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $31,306 per capita
$136,500 Home Value $199,664 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $754/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Forksville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 69.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates41.4896°N, 76.6028°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 69.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.08"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.2 / 100
Community Resilience97.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 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 M4.6 137 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 139 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 141 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 116 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 139 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 10 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 136 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 147 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 141 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 139 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

211 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 48 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 57 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 26 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 69 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 12 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 77 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 44 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 70 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 70 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 74 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 80 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 87 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.4 in

Forksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.1").

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