Paxtonville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Snyder County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
193 Population 222/sq mi density
$59,830 Median Income $27,393 per capita
$203,600 Home Value $233,754 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,830 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$203,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Paxtonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates40.7746°N, 77.0762°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySnyder County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.97"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.54"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.8 / 100
Community Resilience72.7 / 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 Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 101 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 103 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 53 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 77 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 99 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 79 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 104 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 95 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 94 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 76 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 94 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 148 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 97 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 97 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 102 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

262 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 149 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 46 km 6
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 73 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 100 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 17 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 64 km 0
May 6, 1991 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 93 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 83 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 92 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 74 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in

Paxtonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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