Karthaus, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clearfield County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
255 Population 750/sq mi density
$49,904 Median Income $41,822 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $191,456 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,904 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Karthaus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation885 ft (270 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density750/sq mi
Coordinates41.1220°N, 78.1206°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClearfield County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.6 / 100
Community Resilience75.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively 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: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 94 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 149 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 150 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 131 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

146 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 152 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 95 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 46 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 82 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 92 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 63 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 56 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 93 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 75 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 89 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 17 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 31 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 68 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Karthaus has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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