Maytown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
4,321
Population
1,174/sq mi density
$118,361
Median Income
$38,450 per capita
$272,300
Home Value
$305,937 Zillow
$1,724
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$118,361 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$272,300 home value, $1,724/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Maytown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 425 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0836°N, 76.5664°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in |
Maytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.4").