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McAlisterville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
830 Population 472/sq mi density
$53,529 Median Income $28,823 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $225,111 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,529 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
McAlisterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates40.6380°N, 77.2730°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJuniata County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience57.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
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

17 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 M4.6 110 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 113 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 31 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 66 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 102 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 67 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 113 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 85 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 115 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 111 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 65 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 95 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 139 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 101 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 104 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 111 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

257 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 135 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 61 km 6
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 7 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 46 km 0
May 6, 1991 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 8, 1990 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 80 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 93 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 84 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
March 38°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in

McAlisterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.6").

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