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Vandling, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
866 Population 661/sq mi density
$78,487 Median Income $40,315 per capita
$173,500 Home Value $200,878 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 142 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,487 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,500 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Vandling 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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 69.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,494 ft (455 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates41.6275°N, 75.4743°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 69.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 120 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 129 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 121 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 118 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 147 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 116 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 118 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 121 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 100 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 150 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 138 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 120 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 121 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 120 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 123 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

177 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 92 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 48 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 48 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 53 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 10 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 80 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 79 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 38 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 55 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 100 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 58 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 94 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 60 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 95 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 53 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 96 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 59 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 54 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 91 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in

Vandling has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").

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