Palmerton, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,624
Population
2,259/sq mi density
$71,471
Median Income
$43,680 per capita
$161,500
Home Value
$258,465 Zillow
$913
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
18
Violent Crime/100K
694 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,471 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
18 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmerton 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. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8041°N, 75.6171°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lehigh Valley International (ABE) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | - | 64 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.4 in |
Palmerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.9").