Zion, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
2,173
Population
755/sq mi density
$100,000
Median Income
$54,064 per capita
$337,100
Home Value
$331,070 Zillow
$1,146
Median Rent
42.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$337,100 home value, $1,146/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Zion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,012 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9168°N, 77.6908°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Centre County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Zion has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").