Penfield, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Elk County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
332
Population
246/sq mi density
$39,667
Median Income
$24,771 per capita
$76,100
Home Value
$170,261 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Penfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,561 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2155°N, 78.5734°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Elk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dubois Regional (DUJ) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Penfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").