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Potlicker Flats, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mifflin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
131 Population 771/sq mi density
$96,542 Median Income $60,311 per capita
$87,800 Home Value $181,716 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
420 Violent Crime/100K 3,182 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,542 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
420 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Potlicker Flats experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density771/sq mi
Coordinates40.7270°N, 77.6060°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMifflin County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 140 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 142 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 35 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 89 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 132 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 89 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 143 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 107 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 122 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 141 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 88 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 124 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 131 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 134 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 140 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

210 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 102 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 100 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 63 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 19 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 31, 1985 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 94 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 55 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 71 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 76 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Potlicker Flats has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").

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