Nanticoke, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,610
Population
3,066/sq mi density
$60,340
Median Income
$29,889 per capita
$103,800
Home Value
$171,746 Zillow
$787
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
264
Violent Crime/100K
1,488 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,340 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Nanticoke 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 35.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,066/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2005°N, 75.9997°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Luzerne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Nanticoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").