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Galeton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Potter County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
822 Population 647/sq mi density
$67,521 Median Income $35,417 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $135,205 Zillow
$926 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 1,215 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,521 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Galeton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 78.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,313 ft (400 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density647/sq mi
Coordinates41.7343°N, 77.6435°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPotter County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 78.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience69.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

6 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 M3.4 146 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 71 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 131 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 83 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 114 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 100 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 32 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 74 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 86 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 97 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 77 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 70 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 27 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 32 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 12, 1954 EF2 45 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 25 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 13 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 68 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 49 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 44 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.3 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

Galeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.2").

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