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Sankertown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
644 Population 2,147/sq mi density
$69,900 Median Income $33,632 per capita
$147,200 Home Value $135,163 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,900 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,200 home value, $808/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sankertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 79.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,065 ft (629 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,147/sq mi
Coordinates40.4714°N, 78.5920°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCambria County County
Nearest AirportArnold Palmer Regional (LBE)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 79.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 13, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 92 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 144 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 144 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 140 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

186 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 231 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 71 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 98 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 90 km 1
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 16 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 59 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 70 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Sankertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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