Roots, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
239
Population
2,390/sq mi density
$106,411
Median Income
$27,352 per capita
$204,000
Home Value
$159,189 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,411 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Roots 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 Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,223 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6137°N, 78.3652°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Blair County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 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)
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 |
Roots 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").