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Orrstown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
357
Population
5,950/sq mi density
$65,217
Median Income
$29,058 per capita
$144,500
Home Value
$275,223 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
126
Violent Crime/100K
1,746 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,217 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,500 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Orrstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0588°N, 77.6082°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Orrstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.7").