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Pine Ridge, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,751 Population 1,161/sq mi density
$63,949 Median Income $29,093 per capita
$158,900 Home Value $297,572 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 194 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,949 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,161/sq mi
Coordinates41.1440°N, 74.9870°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySussex County County
Nearest AirportPocono Mountains Regional (MPO)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 53 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 127 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 125 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 54 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 103 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 61 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 118 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 85 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 49 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 54 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 126 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 52 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 81 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 148 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 124 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 112 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 139 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 53 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 144 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 253 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 133 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 20 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 24 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 56 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 33 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 93 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 94 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 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 73 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 15 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 58 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 88 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 73 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 80 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 71 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 95 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 73 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 28 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 99 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 71 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 58 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 20 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 75 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 96 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Pine Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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