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The Hideout, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,339 Population 383/sq mi density
$56,901 Median Income $36,835 per capita
$186,800 Home Value $292,044 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,901 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$186,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
The Hideout 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 Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,323 ft (403 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates41.4355°N, 75.3499°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLackawanna County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 47.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.28 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.23 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.7 / 100
Community Resilience85.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 96 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 136 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 135 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 144 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 97 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 146 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 95 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 127 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 93 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 136 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 95 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 97 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 119 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 133 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 111 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 145 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 96 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 98 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 97 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 293 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

191 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 119 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 62 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 26 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 53 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 47 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 26 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 61 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 73 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 17 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 17 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 31 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 93 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 95 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 50 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 88 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 51 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 94 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 31 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 78 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 44 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 30 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 91 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

The Hideout has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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