Parkville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,354 Population 2,871/sq mi density
$74,509 Median Income $35,526 per capita
$207,100 Home Value $286,884 Zillow
$1,181 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$74,509 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,100 home value, $1,181/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Parkville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density2,871/sq mi
Coordinates39.7859°N, 76.9685°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyYork County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 28.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %65.6%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0476 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience83.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 100 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 102 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 70 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 84 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 129 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 33 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 90 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 73 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 31 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 101 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 16 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 102 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 128 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 35 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 60 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 63 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 62 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 114 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 89 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 253 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

439 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 261 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 95 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 32 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 2 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 85 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 76 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 52 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 77 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Parkville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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