Hyde Park, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,649 Population 949/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $25,847 per capita
$162,800 Home Value $129,370 Zillow
$1,073 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,800 home value, $1,073/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hyde Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density949/sq mi
Coordinates40.3758°N, 75.9241°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBerks County County
Nearest AirportReading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %69.4%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.5 / 100
Community Resilience85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 105 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 11 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 9 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 106 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 134 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 102 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 74 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 134 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 95 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 38 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 130 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 100 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 106 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 105 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 9 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 98 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 146 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 9 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 90 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 265 km
1991 Bob Category 2 299 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

403 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 274 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 57 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 12 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 38 km 3
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 32 km 1
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 52 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 26 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 66 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 62 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 94 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 91 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 88 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 23 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 49 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 86 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Hyde Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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