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The Escape, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Pike County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
426
Population
636/sq mi density
$48,500
Median Income
$34,747 per capita
$1,348
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,500 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
The Escape experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,338 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3679°N, 75.3064°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in |
The Escape has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.9").