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Lanesboro, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
628 Population 240/sq mi density
$33,194 Median Income $20,888 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $247,803 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
169 Violent Crime/100K 508 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$33,194 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lanesboro 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

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates41.9637°N, 75.5762°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySusquehanna County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
44 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

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 105 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 139 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 140 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 138 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 150 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 139 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 141 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 146 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 146 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 139 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 129 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 139 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 139 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 138 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 143 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 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

169 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 89 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 55 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 74 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 84 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 83 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 37 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 73 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 77 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 21 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 62 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 92 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 89 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 92 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 92 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 94 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 92 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 94 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

Lanesboro 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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