Marklesburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
323 Population 311/sq mi density
$80,125 Median Income $32,187 per capita
$161,000 Home Value $208,987 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Marklesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation859 ft (262 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates40.3840°N, 78.1686°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 25.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.25"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very 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

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 M3.6 141 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 56 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 107 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 122 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 103 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 118 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

186 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 97 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 53 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 43 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 46 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 74 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Marklesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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