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Sun Valley, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,559
Population
898/sq mi density
$70,887
Median Income
$31,424 per capita
$210,600
Home Value
$304,591 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
1,104 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,887 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sun Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9804°N, 75.4665°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | — | 60 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in |
Sun Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").