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Scotland, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Franklin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,535
Population
1,872/sq mi density
$71,750
Median Income
$36,224 per capita
$241,700
Home Value
$276,547 Zillow
$857
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
3,667 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$241,700 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9698°N, 77.5844°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gettysburg Regional (GTY) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0449 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Scotland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.7").