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Snow Shoe, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Clinton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
679 Population 1,151/sq mi density
$78,571 Median Income $32,710 per capita
$164,200 Home Value $191,456 Zillow
$910 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 690 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,571 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,200 home value, $910/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Snow Shoe 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,641 ft (500 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,151/sq mi
Coordinates41.0277°N, 77.9497°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.9 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 77 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 133 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 133 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 122 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

159 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 108 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 63 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 69 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 67 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 41 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 31 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 73 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 91 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 15 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 34 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 62 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Snow Shoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.5").

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