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Lime Ridge, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
871 Population 771/sq mi density
$64,844 Median Income $31,408 per capita
$174,300 Home Value $200,640 Zillow
$996 Median Rent 42.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 2,687 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,844 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,300 home value, $996/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lime Ridge 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 46.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation504 ft (154 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density771/sq mi
Coordinates41.0261°N, 76.3501°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportHazleton Regional (HZL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 46.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.0 / 100
Community Resilience88.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

26 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 M4.8 139 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 82 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 83 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 140 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 118 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 115 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 117 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 98 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 121 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 140 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 84 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 138 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 131 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 81 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 65 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 116 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 103 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 128 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 145 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 93 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 2 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

291 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 167 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 71 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 72 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 69 km 6
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 70 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 19 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 49 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 59 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 93 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 23 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 73 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 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 45 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 46 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 87 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 63 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 57 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 96 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Lime Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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