Moose Run, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
200 Population 571/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $38,328 per capita
$190,900 Home Value $207,240 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,900 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Moose Run 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

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density571/sq mi
Coordinates40.9531°N, 77.8032°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
4 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 64 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 119 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 119 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 137 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 116 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 77 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 60 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 50 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 32 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 48 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 25 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 93 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 95 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 26 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 43 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 60 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 34 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

Moose Run 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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