Rutherford, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
6,982
Population
5,631/sq mi density
$77,306
Median Income
$34,133 per capita
$189,300
Home Value
$375,237 Zillow
$1,228
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$77,306 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,300 home value, $1,228/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutherford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 507 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2696°N, 76.7678°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dauphin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 56.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Rutherford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").