Prompton, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
214
Population
140/sq mi density
$82,500
Median Income
$35,648 per capita
$165,800
Home Value
$297,793 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,800 home value, $1,028/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Prompton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5937°N, 75.3246°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | - | 110 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) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Prompton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").