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Marion Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
694 Population 4,627/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $23,465 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $93,366 Zillow
$1,131 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 1,147 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $1,131/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,333 ft (406 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density4,627/sq mi
Coordinates40.8037°N, 76.4643°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
Nearest AirportHazleton Regional (HZL)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
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

25 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 M4.8 144 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 64 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 66 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 145 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 98 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 117 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 91 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 75 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 95 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 145 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 66 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 144 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 105 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 63 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 86 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 90 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 78 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 113 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 147 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 71 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

318 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 97 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 71 km 6
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 47 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 73 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 83 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 45 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 45 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 79 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 89 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 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 67 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 66 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 89 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 66 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.2 in

Marion Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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