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Manns Choice, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
315 Population 630/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $21,475 per capita
$92,800 Home Value $198,523 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
181 Violent Crime/100K 1,409 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,800 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Manns Choice experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,167 ft (356 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density630/sq mi
Coordinates40.0033°N, 78.5908°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 131 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 103 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 138 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 100 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 133 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 143 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

211 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 96 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 54 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 50 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 86 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 99 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 19 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Manns Choice has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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