Intercourse, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,506
Population
793/sq mi density
$81,250
Median Income
$33,724 per capita
$435,400
Home Value
$402,592 Zillow
$1,104
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$435,400 home value, $1,104/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Intercourse 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 46.8 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 444 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0364°N, 76.1058°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Intercourse has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").