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Pikes Creek, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wyoming County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
269 Population 212/sq mi density
$80,833 Median Income $37,440 per capita
$213,000 Home Value $254,698 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 932 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$80,833 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pikes Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 46.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,193 ft (364 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates41.3086°N, 76.1028°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 46.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.3 / 100
Community Resilience73.0 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 132 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 109 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 109 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 133 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 115 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 130 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 141 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 133 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 110 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 131 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 55 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 107 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 137 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 132 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 116 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 134 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 136 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 142 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 124 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 113 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 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 164 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 35 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 84 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 89 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 29 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 67 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 26 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 81 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 24 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 28 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 67 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 69 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 41 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 75 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Pikes Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").

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