Pocono Springs, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
862
Population
227/sq mi density
$48,864
Median Income
$26,105 per capita
$159,900
Home Value
$301,062 Zillow
$1,493
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$48,864 median income, 21.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$159,900 home value, $1,493/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pocono Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2800°N, 75.4014°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lackawanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.28 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | - | - | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Pocono Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.5").