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Kratzerville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
348 Population 370/sq mi density
$93,333 Median Income $49,002 per capita
$242,900 Home Value $246,419 Zillow
$1,066 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
775 Violent Crime/100K 2,254 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,900 home value, $1,066/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
775 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kratzerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation586 ft (179 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density370/sq mi
Coordinates40.8561°N, 76.8912°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

17 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 93 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 95 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 71 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 86 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 96 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 89 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 96 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 104 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 81 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 93 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 85 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 94 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 141 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 91 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 93 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 94 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 97 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 2 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

264 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 42 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 71 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 34 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 95 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 91 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 95 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 93 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 99 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 73 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Kratzerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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