Saw Creek, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Pike County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,980
Population
1,256/sq mi density
$70,992
Median Income
$36,056 per capita
$217,400
Home Value
$302,549 Zillow
$2,123
Median Rent
47.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,992 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,400 home value, $2,123/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Saw Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1195°N, 75.0463°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.4 in |
Saw Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.1").