Reightown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
142 Population 592/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $28,589 per capita
$157,400 Home Value $159,189 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,400 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Reightown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,114 ft (340 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates40.6019°N, 78.3437°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 34.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 74 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 130 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 149 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 127 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 143 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

165 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 96 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 70 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 92 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 26 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 45 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 89 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 72 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 90 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in

Reightown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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