Freeland, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,830
Population
5,632/sq mi density
$51,810
Median Income
$28,483 per capita
$97,100
Home Value
$174,451 Zillow
$904
Median Rent
20.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
26
Violent Crime/100K
916 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,810 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,100 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Freeland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0212°N, 75.8963°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Luzerne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Freeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.6").