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Montoursville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montour County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,711 Population 1,298/sq mi density
$60,514 Median Income $37,953 per capita
$196,300 Home Value $276,331 Zillow
$944 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 1,862 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,514 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,300 home value, $944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Montoursville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation530 ft (162 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,298/sq mi
Coordinates41.2465°N, 76.9167°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontour County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
0 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 35.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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

17 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 M4.6 126 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 128 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 104 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 128 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 129 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 135 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 132 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 128 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 147 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 41 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 125 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 128 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 135 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 131 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 127 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 128 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 131 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 83 km 2
May 31, 1985 EF3 21 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 56 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 50 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 64 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 88 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 89 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 56 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 91 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 76 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 85 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 82 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 43 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Montoursville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.5").

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