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Pillow, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
248 Population 506/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $34,649 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $171,728 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 29.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation553 ft (169 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates40.6405°N, 76.8029°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 29.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

21 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 73 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 76 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 64 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 143 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 63 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 72 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 67 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 76 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 80 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 103 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 74 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 62 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 69 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 121 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 149 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 70 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 70 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 135 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 138 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 74 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 2 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

303 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 186 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 44 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 67 km 6
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 76 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 70 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 96 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 33 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 98 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRYSTAL LAKE (1,838 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 100 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 96 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Pillow has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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