Saxton, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
723
Population
1,763/sq mi density
$34,861
Median Income
$22,376 per capita
$119,600
Home Value
$145,140 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
96
Violent Crime/100K
287 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$34,861 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Saxton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 877 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2127°N, 78.2471°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Blair County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (HGR) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Saxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").