Honesdale, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
4,465
Population
1,151/sq mi density
$38,469
Median Income
$24,886 per capita
$180,600
Home Value
$299,295 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
226
Violent Crime/100K
745 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$38,469 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$180,600 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Honesdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,167 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5757°N, 75.2508°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Honesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").