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Wakefield, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Harford County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
577
Population
339/sq mi density
$77,976
Median Income
$25,378 per capita
$310,900
Home Value
$410,764 Zillow
$1,643
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
2,089 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,976 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$310,900 home value, $1,643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wakefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 399 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7770°N, 76.1839°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Wakefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").