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Valley View CDP (York County), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,963 Population 3,799/sq mi density
$91,125 Median Income $39,654 per capita
$203,500 Home Value $270,750 Zillow
$1,179 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
883 Violent Crime/100K 3,285 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,125 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,500 home value, $1,179/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
883 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Valley View CDP (York County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation605 ft (184 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density3,799/sq mi
Coordinates39.9499°N, 76.7011°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyYork County County
Nearest AirportHarrisburg International (MDT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 24.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0476 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience83.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 71 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 72 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 98 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 86 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 113 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 28 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 119 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 44 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 31 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 72 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 18 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 73 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 110 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 29 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 31 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 73 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 82 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 89 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 59 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 253 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 38 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 82 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 66 km 0
May 28, 2019 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 58 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOPEWELL FIRE (812 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HOPEWELL FIRE 812 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Valley View CDP (York County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").

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