Mill Creek, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
290 Population 967/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $25,787 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $174,350 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mill Creek 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density967/sq mi
Coordinates40.4370°N, 77.9310°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHuntingdon County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 25.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.25"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very 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

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 138 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 36 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 90 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 125 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 146 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 87 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 104 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 89 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 135 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 144 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

206 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 34 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 29 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 75 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 28 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 31, 1985 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 5, 1977 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 91 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 81 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 100 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Mill Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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