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York, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
44,830
Population
8,474/sq mi density
$47,115
Median Income
$25,487 per capita
$103,100
Home Value
$270,750 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
883
Violent Crime/100K
3,285 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,115 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
883 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
York experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9648°N, 76.7318°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.63 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
York has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").