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Lakeside, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
106 Population 131/sq mi density
$126,000 Median Income $44,175 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $232,063 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
169 Violent Crime/100K 508 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakeside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 82.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,491 ft (454 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates41.8624°N, 75.6483°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySusquehanna County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 82.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.1 / 100
Community Resilience38.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 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

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 149 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 117 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 150 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 147 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 149 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 145 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 148 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 150 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 91 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 150 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 141 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 150 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 150 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 149 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 142 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 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

178 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 95 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 43 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 77 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 87 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 48 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 32 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 99 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 68 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 85 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 76 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 80 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 83 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 82 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 84 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in

Lakeside has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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