Milesburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,137 Population 2,584/sq mi density
$58,667 Median Income $31,294 per capita
$174,500 Home Value $221,484 Zillow
$1,049 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,667 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,500 home value, $1,049/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Milesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density2,584/sq mi
Coordinates40.9424°N, 77.7917°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %78.4%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.5 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 63 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 118 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 117 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 135 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 116 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 110 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 78 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 60 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 52 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 24 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 94 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 75 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 96 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 27 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 44 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 60 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Milesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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