Pillow, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
248
Population
506/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$34,649 per capita
$117,600
Home Value
$176,948 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $675/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pillow 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 29.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 553 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6405°N, 76.8029°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in |
Pillow has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.1").