Watsontown, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Montour County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,845
Population
2,599/sq mi density
$53,355
Median Income
$29,903 per capita
$161,200
Home Value
$247,651 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
45
Violent Crime/100K
680 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,355 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,200 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Watsontown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0853°N, 76.8649°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Montour County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williamsport Regional (IPT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in |
Watsontown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").