Laceyville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wyoming County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
373 Population 1,963/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $29,385 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $209,062 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 42.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $882/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Laceyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation706 ft (215 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,963/sq mi
Coordinates41.6459°N, 76.1587°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 47.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.3 / 100
Community Resilience73.0 / 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 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: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 147 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 147 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 128 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 145 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 148 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 44 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 145 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 149 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 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

212 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 10 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 47 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 98 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 50 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 52 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 29 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 66 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 63 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 88 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 98 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 56 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 60 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 88 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 71 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Laceyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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