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James City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
176 Population 251/sq mi density
$64,028 Median Income $31,464 per capita
$53,900 Home Value $97,047 Zillow
$1,068 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,971 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,028 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,900 home value, $1,068/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
James City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 92.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,947 ft (593 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates41.6157°N, 78.8474°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyElk County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 92.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0422 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 139 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 145 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 128 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 144 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 133 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 112 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

168 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 98 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 15 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 51 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 65 km 7
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 56 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 53 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 87 km 2
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 24 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 41 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 59 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 92 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 86 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 53 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 44 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.6 in

James City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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