Oakland, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
523
Population
1,162/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$25,833 per capita
$97,100
Home Value
$247,803 Zillow
$714
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,100 home value, $714/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 69.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9508°N, 75.6088°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Susquehanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 25.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").