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York Springs, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
871 Population 4,355/sq mi density
$75,750 Median Income $25,228 per capita
$181,100 Home Value $334,882 Zillow
$1,045 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
49 Violent Crime/100K 888 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,750 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,100 home value, $1,045/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
York Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density4,355/sq mi
Coordinates40.0093°N, 77.1159°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 27.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 98 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 101 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 87 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 57 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 148 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 15 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 98 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 75 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 10 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 100 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 20 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 145 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 15 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 62 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 90 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 88 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 124 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 88 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 280 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 192 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 58 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 82 km 1
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 63 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 93 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 19 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 77 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF2 33 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

York Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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