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Portland, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
695
Population
1,448/sq mi density
$71,667
Median Income
$26,165 per capita
$258,600
Home Value
$271,812 Zillow
$1,354
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
194
Violent Crime/100K
194 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$71,667 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$258,600 home value, $1,354/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Portland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9221°N, 75.0983°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0335 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 16.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.13 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.2 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 34 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in |
Portland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.9").