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McElhattan, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,045 Population 291/sq mi density
$63,542 Median Income $35,051 per capita
$224,200 Home Value $182,213 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,542 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$224,200 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
McElhattan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation637 ft (194 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density291/sq mi
Coordinates41.1539°N, 77.3521°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 29.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively 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 M4.6 144 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 146 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 82 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 133 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 123 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 146 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 124 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 146 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 142 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 73 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 144 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 122 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 142 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 143 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 142 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 145 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

179 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 83 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 17 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 9 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 67 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 88 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 46 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 70 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 48 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 49 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 27 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

McElhattan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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