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Mattawana, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
357 Population 458/sq mi density
$93,500 Median Income $28,809 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $206,147 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
420 Violent Crime/100K 3,182 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
420 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mattawana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density458/sq mi
Coordinates40.4968°N, 77.7273°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMifflin County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 33.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 144 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 147 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 140 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 21 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 79 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 131 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 131 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 77 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 147 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 94 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 148 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 146 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 78 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 121 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 137 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 132 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 139 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 144 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

219 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 106 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF3 90 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 10 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 21 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 16 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 24 km 0
Jul 31, 1985 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 76 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 94 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in

Mattawana has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.6").

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