Sickles Corner, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
231 Population 1,540/sq mi density
$85,313 Median Income $22,563 per capita
$184,000 Home Value $159,189 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sickles Corner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°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

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,182 ft (360 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,540/sq mi
Coordinates40.5533°N, 78.2798°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 25.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days0

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 67 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 122 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 143 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 119 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 135 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 97 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 99 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 40 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 41 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 33 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 86 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 74 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 93 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Sickles Corner has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").

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