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West Nanticoke, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wyoming County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
582
Population
986/sq mi density
$75,380
Median Income
$33,365 per capita
$114,400
Home Value
$160,844 Zillow
$956
Median Rent
16.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
242
Violent Crime/100K
2,504 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,380 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
West Nanticoke 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 Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2200°N, 76.0091°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wyoming County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hazleton Regional (HZL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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 | 35°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
West Nanticoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").