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Thompson, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
297
Population
582/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$27,219 per capita
$134,100
Home Value
$247,803 Zillow
$1,300
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
169
Violent Crime/100K
508 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $1,300/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 82.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Thompson has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").