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Rote, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
608 Population 543/sq mi density
$82,426 Median Income $41,471 per capita
$214,600 Home Value $193,182 Zillow
$857 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
208 Violent Crime/100K 2,190 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,426 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,600 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rote experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°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 41.7 inches. The area receives 29.6 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 Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation806 ft (246 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates41.0780°N, 77.4115°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 29.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 143 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 145 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 73 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 141 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 116 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 143 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 117 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 145 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 135 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 82 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 143 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 115 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 138 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 140 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 140 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 144 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

184 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 87 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF3 25 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 94 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 57 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 79 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 40 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 54 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 78 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 44 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 49 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 35 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Rote has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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