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Reiffton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,114 Population 2,154/sq mi density
$128,309 Median Income $46,635 per capita
$306,500 Home Value $323,197 Zillow
$2,047 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 1,220 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$128,309 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,500 home value, $2,047/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Reiffton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density2,154/sq mi
Coordinates40.3106°N, 75.8614°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBerks County County
Nearest AirportReading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.5 / 100
Community Resilience85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 24, 2024.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 103 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 15 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 13 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 103 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 140 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 94 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 72 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 129 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 98 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 38 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 129 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 103 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 103 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 104 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 12 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 99 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 14 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 81 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 98 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 257 km
1991 Bob Category 2 291 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

405 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 61 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 19 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 30 km 3
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 39 km 1
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 43 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 25 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 58 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 53 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 - - 92 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 99 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 95 km
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 14 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 54 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 92 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 99 km
2023 BUZBY BOGGS 501 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Reiffton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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