Sheatown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
533 Population 1,045/sq mi density
$108,900 Home Value $160,844 Zillow
$684 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheatown 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 35.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation701 ft (214 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,045/sq mi
Coordinates41.1938°N, 76.0189°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportHazleton Regional (HZL)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 35.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.0 / 100
Community Resilience88.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 119 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 96 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 96 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 121 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 101 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 147 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 118 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 130 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 120 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 97 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 119 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 94 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 68 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 146 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 126 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 136 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 122 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 119 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 150 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

265 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 48 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 95 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 15 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 71 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 14 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 73 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 13 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 16 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 58 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 54 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 30 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 67 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in

Sheatown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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