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Picture Rocks, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sullivan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
718 Population 740/sq mi density
$92,321 Median Income $37,387 per capita
$185,900 Home Value $240,796 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 1,033 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,321 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,900 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Picture Rocks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation957 ft (292 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates41.2777°N, 76.7060°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 35.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.2 / 100
Community Resilience97.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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

16 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 M4.6 120 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 121 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 117 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 132 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 134 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 132 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 138 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 122 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 32 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 119 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 133 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 134 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 127 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 122 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 121 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 138 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 67 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 100 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 39 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 84 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 27 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 49 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 36 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 47 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 71 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 69 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 74 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 86 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 88 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 99 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 59 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Picture Rocks has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").

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