Saltillo, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
452 Population 1,808/sq mi density
$72,647 Median Income $27,346 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $172,186 Zillow
$591 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,647 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $591/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Saltillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,808/sq mi
Coordinates40.2118°N, 78.0062°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportHagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.25"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 117 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 48 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 89 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 100 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 149 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 85 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 98 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 89 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 144 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 137 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 130 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 150 km
Mar 10, 1993 3 km WSW of Columbia, Maryland M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

227 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 1983 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 53 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 31, 1985 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Saltillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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