Millerstown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Perry County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
701 Population 825/sq mi density
$90,921 Median Income $36,556 per capita
$198,000 Home Value $309,546 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,921 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,000 home value, $700/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Millerstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density825/sq mi
Coordinates40.5557°N, 77.1515°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.97"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.54"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.6 / 100
Community Resilience67.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 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 98 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 100 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 33 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 54 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 149 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 89 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 56 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 100 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 73 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 119 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 99 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 53 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 149 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 147 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 81 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 141 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 128 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 144 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

283 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 57 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 69 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 11 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 54 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 93 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 94 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 95 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in

Millerstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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