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South Waverly, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bradford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,125 Population 1,278/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $37,357 per capita
$158,200 Home Value $188,667 Zillow
$1,005 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 2,216 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Waverly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 42.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation828 ft (252 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,278/sq mi
Coordinates41.9942°N, 76.5444°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBradford County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 42.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively 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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 80 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 49 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

160 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 74 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 58 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 34 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 1 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 12 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 24 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 85 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 86 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 88 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 82 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

South Waverly has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.1").

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