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Honesdale, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,465
Population
1,151/sq mi density
$38,469
Median Income
$24,886 per capita
$180,600
Home Value
$282,626 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
36.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
23
Violent Crime/100K
2,435 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$38,469 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$180,600 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Honesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").