Heilwood, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
229 Population 182/sq mi density
$63,214 Median Income $34,299 per capita
$52,000 Home Value $119,786 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,214 median income, 19.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Heilwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 45.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,750 ft (533 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates40.6219°N, 78.9152°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 45.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 121 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

217 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 365 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 69 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 69 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 98 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 58 km 1
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 88 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 87 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 45 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 16 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.6 in

Heilwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.0").

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