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White Mills, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
718 Population 485/sq mi density
$47,153 Median Income $27,906 per capita
$163,200 Home Value $282,626 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
23 Violent Crime/100K 2,435 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,153 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$163,200 home value, $1,175/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
White Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates41.5393°N, 75.1994°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

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

30 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 M4.8 101 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 M3.7 102 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 146 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 104 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 149 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 146 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 148 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 145 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 123 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 93 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 102 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 146 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 99 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 123 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 113 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 149 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 136 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 146 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 287 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

176 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 116 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 71 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 28 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 62 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 63 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 20 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 55 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 23 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 19 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 38 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 73 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 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 98 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 38 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 86 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 79 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 67 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 73 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 68 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 78 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 95 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 43 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 94 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 61 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 40 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 74 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.9 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in

White Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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