Mehoopany, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wyoming County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
283 Population 280/sq mi density
$45,625 Median Income $25,273 per capita
$114,000 Home Value $235,827 Zillow
$1,077 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,000 home value, $1,077/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mehoopany experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation776 ft (237 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates41.5670°N, 76.0622°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 47.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.3 / 100
Community Resilience73.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 146 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 138 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 138 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 147 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 140 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 134 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 150 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 139 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 145 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 147 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 136 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 51 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 146 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 145 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 148 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 149 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 141 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 140 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 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 87 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 6 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 56 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 51 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 40 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 54 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 77 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 - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 87 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 45 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 49 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 76 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 93 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 59 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Mehoopany has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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