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Saw Creek, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Pike County County

3.1 /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 271 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 194 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,992 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,400 home value, $2,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density1,256/sq mi
Coordinates41.1195°N, 75.0463°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportPocono Mountains Regional (MPO)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 41.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.9 / 100
Community Resilience17.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 53 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 121 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 120 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 54 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 103 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 57 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 149 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 123 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 89 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 52 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 120 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 54 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 51 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 85 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 144 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 119 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 117 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 135 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 53 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 257 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

248 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 131 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 21 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 19 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 58 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 68 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 27 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 96 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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.

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 78 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 12 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 63 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 93 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 69 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 86 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 66 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 100 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 78 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 24 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 99 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 66 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 53 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 16 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 80 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 3.4 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Saw Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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