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Saginaw, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
584
Population
2,086/sq mi density
$97,612
Median Income
$35,511 per capita
$189,800
Home Value
$315,391 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
103
Violent Crime/100K
1,259 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,612 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Saginaw 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. 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 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 353 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0650°N, 76.6711°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | — | — | 129 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Saginaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").