Mechanicsburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
9,535
Population
3,956/sq mi density
$81,696
Median Income
$43,945 per capita
$227,600
Home Value
$402,872 Zillow
$1,033
Median Rent
21.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
59
Violent Crime/100K
1,286 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,696 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,600 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mechanicsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 445 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,956/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2114°N, 77.0059°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Mechanicsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").