Shelltown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
74
Population
3,700/sq mi density
$122,727
Median Income
$27,234 per capita
$110,800
Home Value
$177,954 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$122,727 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelltown 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 25.7 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 | 923 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4568°N, 78.2067°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Blair County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 37 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) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Shelltown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").