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Ravine, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
647 Population 594/sq mi density
$61,633 Median Income $35,504 per capita
$130,400 Home Value $247,705 Zillow
$622 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,633 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,400 home value, $622/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ravine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density594/sq mi
Coordinates40.5686°N, 76.3937°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchuylkill County County
Nearest AirportReading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 139 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 40 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 42 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 140 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 95 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 140 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 109 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 73 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 49 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 78 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 139 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 139 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 43 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 84 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 113 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 40 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 129 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 72 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 52 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 300 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

325 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 14 fatalities, 248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 83 km 3
May 31, 1985 EF3 93 km 6
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 20 km 1
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 47 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 96 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 69 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 23 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 128 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 83 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 81 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 67 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 64 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in

Ravine has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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