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Mayfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,813 Population 740/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $43,397 per capita
$147,700 Home Value $205,544 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,700 home value, $1,108/mo rent
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Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mayfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 82.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation998 ft (304 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates41.5397°N, 75.5311°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLackawanna County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 82.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.7 / 100
Community Resilience85.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

21 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 M4.8 114 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 141 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 141 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 140 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 115 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 110 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 146 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 112 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 141 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 113 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 115 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 138 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 95 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 139 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 116 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 114 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 115 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 119 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 143 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

191 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 94 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 44 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 42 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 20 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 69 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 36 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 82 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 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 50 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 93 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 47 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 100 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 49 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 46 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 86 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 48 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 48 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 99 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in

Mayfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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