Air Quality Northampton County
County population in 2019: 305,285 (87% urban, 13% rural); it was 267,066 in 2000
County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 58,023
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 24,696
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 74,451
Renter-occupied apartments: 30,846 (it was 27,090 in 2000) % of renters here: 27%
State: 30% Land area: 374 sq. mi.
Water area: 3.6 sq. mi.
Population density: 817 people per square mile (very high).
Source :Â City Data
Tornado Activity Northampton County
28 tornadoes have struck the Northampton County since 1950. This is when the National Weather Service records for Warren, Northampton and Lehigh counties were created. Below is a listing of all tornadoes recorded in these three counties. If one happens again, safety tips are given.
Although most were not noticeable or short-lived, some caused serious damage. They have spread to cities, mountains, and even fields.
Earthquake Activity Northampton County
Northampton County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI – VII) earthquake occurred 238.5 miles away from Northampton County center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV – V) earthquake occurred 45.6 miles away from the county center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 230.3 miles away from the county center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 44.4 miles away from the county center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 276.2 miles away from Northampton County center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 270.0 miles away from the county center.
