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Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,168
Population
548/sq mi density
$61,008
Median Income
$37,337 per capita
$196,000
Home Value
$341,262 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
100
Violent Crime/100K
2,410 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,008 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates 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 Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 989 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1553°N, 74.9651°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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 |
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates 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").