Tunnelhill, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
309
Population
631/sq mi density
$62,250
Median Income
$27,897 per capita
$104,700
Home Value
$165,908 Zillow
$907
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,250 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $907/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tunnelhill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,327 ft (709 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4783°N, 78.5423°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cambria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in |
Tunnelhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.7").