Spring Mills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
478 Population 824/sq mi density
$67,885 Median Income $27,289 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $348,518 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,885 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $862/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,081 ft (329 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density824/sq mi
Coordinates40.8534°N, 77.5653°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCentre County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %78.4%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.5 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 142 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 144 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 48 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 99 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 136 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 99 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 144 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 117 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 109 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 142 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 98 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 129 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 135 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 137 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 142 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

193 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 102 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 100 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 50 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 36 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 83 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 54 km 0
Jul 31, 1985 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 25 km 0
Aug 28, 1978 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 5, 1977 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 80 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 46 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 60 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 62 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

Spring Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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