Lake Heritage, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,737
Population
1,479/sq mi density
$133,011
Median Income
$51,426 per capita
$300,200
Home Value
$361,856 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,011 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Heritage experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8079°N, 77.1842°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0480 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Lake Heritage has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").