Mifflintown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
800 Population 5,714/sq mi density
$49,662 Median Income $26,582 per capita
$123,700 Home Value $238,323 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,662 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, $723/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mifflintown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density5,714/sq mi
Coordinates40.5712°N, 77.3951°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJuniata County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.31"

Air Quality

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

19 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 M4.6 118 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 121 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 146 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 19 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 65 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 144 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 108 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 65 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 121 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 83 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 126 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 119 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 64 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 99 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 111 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 108 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 135 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 118 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

246 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 131 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 76 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 71 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 19 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 84 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 19 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 65 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 38 km 0
May 6, 1991 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 8, 1990 EF2 94 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 94 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 91 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Mifflintown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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