Newton Hamilton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Huntingdon County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
248 Population 1,550/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $29,539 per capita
$67,000 Home Value $124,989 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Newton Hamilton 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,550/sq mi
Coordinates40.3930°N, 77.8353°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHuntingdon County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.25"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very 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

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 131 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 28 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 81 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 119 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 137 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 78 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 94 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 80 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 126 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 135 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 138 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 49 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 24 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 54 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 31 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 31, 1985 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 94 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 86 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Newton Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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