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Schellsburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
325
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$67,917
Median Income
$37,511 per capita
$120,600
Home Value
$238,694 Zillow
$763
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
1,409 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,600 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Schellsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0482°N, 78.6434°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cambria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in |
Schellsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.5").