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Masthope, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Pike County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
704 Population 135/sq mi density
$97,723 Median Income $47,422 per capita
$328,800 Home Value $311,590 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,723 median income, 2.2% unemployment
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Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$328,800 home value, /mo rent
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Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Masthope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,169 ft (356 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates41.5166°N, 75.0254°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.9 / 100
Community Resilience17.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 94 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 127 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 95 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 140 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 101 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 141 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 142 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 139 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 110 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 131 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 83 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 95 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 92 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 140 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 100 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 137 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 145 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 122 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 140 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 273 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

176 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 96 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 86 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 25 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 61 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 68 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 20 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 25 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 93 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 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 84 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 37 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 72 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 66 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 78 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 60 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 78 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 81 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 47 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 99 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 70 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 41 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 86 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 65 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in

Masthope has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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