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Rohrsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
121 Population 164/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $33,160 per capita
$204,500 Home Value $261,365 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
531 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rohrsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 46.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation625 ft (191 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates41.1302°N, 76.4253°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportHazleton Regional (HZL)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 46.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.0 / 100
Community Resilience88.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

23 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 M4.8 148 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 95 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 96 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 149 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 120 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 125 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 125 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 110 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 129 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 97 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 149 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 148 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 140 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 94 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 52 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 124 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 115 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 142 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 99 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

267 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 63 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 61 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 7 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 69 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 47 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 140 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 48 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 98 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 50 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 92 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 74 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 63 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Rohrsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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