Rainsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bedford County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
134 Population 838/sq mi density
$47,083 Median Income $17,663 per capita
$127,500 Home Value $198,523 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, $1,250/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rainsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 40.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,380 ft (421 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density838/sq mi
Coordinates39.8957°N, 78.5173°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBedford County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 40.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.01"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.35"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.0 / 100
Community Resilience73.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 118 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 104 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 133 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 87 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 128 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 137 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 133 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

219 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 97 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 62 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 51 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 98 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 96 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 14 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in

Rainsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").

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