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Nesquehoning, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,345
Population
158/sq mi density
$53,571
Median Income
$23,872 per capita
$105,400
Home Value
$191,453 Zillow
$970
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
1,784 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,571 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nesquehoning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,468 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8781°N, 75.8220°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | — | 83 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Nesquehoning has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").