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Madisonburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
130 Population 591/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $18,352 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $230,948 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Madisonburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 43.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,303 ft (397 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates40.9268°N, 77.5186°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 43.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.5 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 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 High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 142 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 144 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 56 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 104 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 138 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 105 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 144 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 123 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 100 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 142 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 103 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 132 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 136 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 138 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 142 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

193 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 93 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF3 42 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 74 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 41 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 38 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 31, 1985 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 28 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 5, 1977 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 26, 1970 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 71 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 94 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 43 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 55 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 53 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Madisonburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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