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Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,800 Population 609/sq mi density
$116,932 Median Income $48,680 per capita
$309,500 Home Value $341,262 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
100 Violent Crime/100K 2,410 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,932 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$309,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pocono Woodland Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates41.3236°N, 74.8908°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySussex County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 40.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

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

25 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 71 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 147 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 145 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 146 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 72 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 116 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 82 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 88 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 113 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 59 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 71 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 69 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 146 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 144 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 79 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 105 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 71 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 71 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 69 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 69 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 1 156 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 102 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 18 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 30 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 45 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 55 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 80 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 90 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 24 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 26 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 47 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 - - 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 66 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 26 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 53 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 53 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 68 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 82 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 61 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 81 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 74 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 64 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 41 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 90 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 69 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 32 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 68 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 74 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 3.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Pocono Woodland Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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