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Laflin, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,469
Population
1,121/sq mi density
$115,625
Median Income
$53,600 per capita
$230,200
Home Value
$282,186 Zillow
$1,664
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
183
Violent Crime/100K
2,882 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,625 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,200 home value, $1,664/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Laflin 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 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 Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 983 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2898°N, 75.7944°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Luzerne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Laflin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").