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Winfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
877 Population 306/sq mi density
$78,182 Median Income $39,661 per capita
$266,500 Home Value $229,378 Zillow
$644 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,182 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$266,500 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Winfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation675 ft (206 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates40.8947°N, 76.8603°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthumberland County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 28.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
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 94 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 96 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 76 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 90 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 98 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 93 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 96 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 108 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 76 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 94 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 89 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 97 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 142 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 93 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 95 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 95 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 98 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 2 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

267 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 72 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 93 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 40 km 6
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 73 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 50 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 80 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 90 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 89 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 91 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 100 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 94 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 99 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 71 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Winfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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