Landisburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
227 Population 3,243/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $24,101 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $309,902 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $1,175/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Landisburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation596 ft (182 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density3,243/sq mi
Coordinates40.3430°N, 77.3056°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 27.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 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 M4.6 108 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 110 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 121 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 19 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 40 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 122 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 92 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 39 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 110 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 57 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 146 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 109 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 39 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 128 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 131 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 82 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 145 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 108 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 126 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

297 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 98 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 94 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 34 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 42 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 74 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 67 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Landisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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