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South Fork, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
823
Population
1,789/sq mi density
$42,125
Median Income
$26,561 per capita
$50,200
Home Value
$123,049 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
44.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
173
Violent Crime/100K
2,511 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,125 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,200 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Fork experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,541 ft (470 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3620°N, 78.7896°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cambria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 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 | Very Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
South Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").