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Glen Richey, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
257 Population 352/sq mi density
$19,519 Median Income $11,391 per capita
$101,400 Home Value $142,388 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
763 Violent Crime/100K 2,288 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,519 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
763 violent crimes/100K (101% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Glen Richey 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,487 ft (453 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density352/sq mi
Coordinates40.9495°N, 78.4714°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportDubois Regional (DUJ)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 50.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very 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

1 earthquake (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 M3.4 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

160 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 115 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 31 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 89 km 4
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 40 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 30 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 63 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 23, 1986 EF2 81 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF2 96 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 52 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 65 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Glen Richey has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.7").

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