Johnsonburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,477 Population 860/sq mi density
$61,926 Median Income $33,349 per capita
$59,200 Home Value $83,748 Zillow
$687 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,926 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,200 home value, $687/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnsonburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density860/sq mi
Coordinates41.4922°N, 78.6788°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyElk County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 52.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %95.8%
Unhealthy Days0

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

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2022.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 142 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 142 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 145 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 140 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

150 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 171 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 35 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 33 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 79 km 7
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 75 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 9 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 67 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 23, 1986 EF2 86 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 98 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 73 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 69 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 66 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 60 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Johnsonburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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