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Scranton, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
76,074
Population
3,006/sq mi density
$49,531
Median Income
$28,654 per capita
$141,700
Home Value
$195,704 Zillow
$991
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,551
Violent Crime/100K
1,742 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,531 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $991/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,551 violent crimes/100K (308% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Scranton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 25.5 sq mi (66.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4042°N, 75.6659°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lackawanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0423 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.28 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Scranton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").