Meshoppen, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wyoming County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
402
Population
583/sq mi density
$73,333
Median Income
$22,850 per capita
$149,500
Home Value
$235,827 Zillow
$1,109
Median Rent
14.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
411
Violent Crime/100K
1,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$73,333 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,500 home value, $1,109/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Meshoppen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°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
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,025 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6093°N, 76.0418°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wyoming County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.0 / 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°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 | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in |
Meshoppen has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°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").