Milton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montour County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,582 Population 1,897/sq mi density
$53,552 Median Income $27,865 per capita
$172,100 Home Value $242,037 Zillow
$902 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
263 Violent Crime/100K 1,316 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,552 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$172,100 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation483 ft (147 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,897/sq mi
Coordinates41.0021°N, 76.8523°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontour County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 28.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.3 / 100
Community Resilience99.8 / 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 Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 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 M4.6 102 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 104 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 85 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 102 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 108 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 105 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 104 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 120 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 64 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 107 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 104 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 101 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 103 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 2 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

257 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 162 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 96 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 32 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 68 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 86 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 80 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 87 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 92 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 100 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 94 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 63 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in

Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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