Idaville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
151 Population 216/sq mi density
$79,250 Median Income $43,983 per capita
$188,300 Home Value $326,545 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$79,250 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Idaville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation884 ft (269 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates40.0216°N, 77.2062°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 30.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 105 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 107 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 86 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 51 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 21 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 95 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 82 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 16 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 107 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 27 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 107 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 21 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 96 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 69 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 92 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 132 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 90 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 86 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 95 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 286 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

369 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 61 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 66 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 26 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 38 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 83 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Idaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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