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Jerseytown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montour County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
186 Population 258/sq mi density
$188,800 Home Value $264,404 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
531 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jerseytown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation612 ft (187 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates41.0890°N, 76.5802°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontour County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 35.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.3 / 100
Community Resilience99.8 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 96 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 98 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 108 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 135 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 116 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 109 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 120 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 98 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 132 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 53 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 95 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 115 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 111 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 144 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 104 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 99 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 98 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

260 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 163 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 74 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 49 km 6
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 18 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 52 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 42 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 54 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 62 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 89 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 63 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 83 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 76 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Jerseytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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