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Zion, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
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
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
48
Violent Crime/100K
690 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$337,100 home value, $1,146/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Zion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 43.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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 |
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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Zion has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.5").