Mayfield, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
1,813
Population
740/sq mi density
$80,000
Median Income
$43,397 per capita
$147,700
Home Value
$222,157 Zillow
$1,108
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,700 home value, $1,108/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mayfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 998 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5397°N, 75.5311°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lackawanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.28 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 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 | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Mayfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").