Lightstreet, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,273
Population
1,299/sq mi density
$40,658
Median Income
$27,192 per capita
$152,200
Home Value
$248,140 Zillow
$1,055
Median Rent
38.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,658 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $1,055/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lightstreet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0398°N, 76.4187°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Lightstreet has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.1").