Sierra View, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
5,795
Population
1,089/sq mi density
$85,250
Median Income
$31,994 per capita
$239,200
Home Value
$304,591 Zillow
$1,728
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$85,250 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,200 home value, $1,728/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sierra View experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,110 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9898°N, 75.4202°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Sierra View has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.5").