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Morgantown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,340
Population
1,175/sq mi density
$76,673
Median Income
$36,587 per capita
$243,100
Home Value
$428,845 Zillow
$1,284
Median Rent
39.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
57
Violent Crime/100K
57 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,673 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$243,100 home value, $1,284/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Morgantown 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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 546 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1501°N, 75.8873°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Morgantown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").