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Houserville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,145 Population 1,950/sq mi density
$113,208 Median Income $60,105 per capita
$346,400 Home Value $401,832 Zillow
$1,746 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,208 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$346,400 home value, $1,746/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Houserville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 43.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,041 ft (317 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,950/sq mi
Coordinates40.8266°N, 77.8227°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 43.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.5 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 52 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 109 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 108 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 126 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 126 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 108 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

180 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 88 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 81 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 69 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 69 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 17 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 12 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 19, 1955 EF2 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 88 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 39 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 56 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 72 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Houserville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.6").

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