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Lykens, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,830
Population
1,500/sq mi density
$69,125
Median Income
$31,945 per capita
$101,300
Home Value
$133,248 Zillow
$879
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,125 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $879/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lykens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 29.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 716 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5641°N, 76.6984°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dauphin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in |
Lykens has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").