Thompsontown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Juniata County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
554
Population
1,679/sq mi density
$41,875
Median Income
$26,494 per capita
$158,300
Home Value
$227,132 Zillow
$707
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $707/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompsontown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 445 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5658°N, 77.2361°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Juniata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.9 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Thompsontown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").