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Waller, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Columbia County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
70 Population 55/sq mi density
$214,700 Home Value $261,365 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
531 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Waller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 46.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates41.2370°N, 76.4156°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 46.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.0 / 100
Community Resilience88.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 106 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 107 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 129 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 148 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 131 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 136 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 122 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 140 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 108 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 42 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 105 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 135 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 126 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 117 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 110 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 108 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 110 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 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

254 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 52 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 62 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 5 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 48 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 35 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 100 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 33 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 89 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 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 47 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 93 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 49 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 92 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 80 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 63 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 100 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Waller has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").

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