Frenchville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
146 Population 187/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $26,145 per capita
$135,900 Home Value $154,751 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,900 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Frenchville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates41.1017°N, 78.2252°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClearfield County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.33"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.6 / 100
Community Resilience75.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 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 97 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

140 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 146 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 38 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 89 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 91 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 59 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 64 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 85 km 1
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 76 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 83 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 96 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 26 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 38 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 77 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Frenchville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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