Gallitzin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,460 Population 2,056/sq mi density
$56,600 Median Income $31,229 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $165,908 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,600 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $691/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gallitzin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,056/sq mi
Coordinates40.4810°N, 78.5546°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 13, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 89 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 141 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 143 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 138 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

186 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 85 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 74 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 93 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 18 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 25 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 72 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in

Gallitzin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.7").

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