Friendsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
159 Population 106/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $30,782 per capita
$233,300 Home Value $245,664 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Friendsville 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 42.9 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,530 ft (466 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates41.9179°N, 76.0477°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBradford County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 47.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 138 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 121 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 65 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 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 33 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 19 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 63 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 91 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 95 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 82 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 86 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in

Friendsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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