Thompson, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
297
Population
582/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$27,219 per capita
$134,100
Home Value
$264,753 Zillow
$1,300
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 69.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,652 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 582/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8637°N, 75.5141°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Susquehanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 25.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in |
Thompson has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").