Martins Creek, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northampton County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
346
Population
422/sq mi density
$77,623
Median Income
$39,549 per capita
$214,800
Home Value
$424,236 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,623 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,800 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Martins Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 366 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7827°N, 75.1902°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northampton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lehigh Valley International (ABE) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 29 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Martins Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.0").