Indian Lake, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
342 Population 96/sq mi density
$113,125 Median Income $71,818 per capita
$405,300 Home Value $156,154 Zillow
$1,700 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$113,125 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$405,300 home value, $1,700/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 96.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates40.0418°N, 78.8669°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 96.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 123 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 120 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

203 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 332 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 100 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 37 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 64 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 84 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 92 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 52 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 47 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 38 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 28 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Driest
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Indian Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (2.6").

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