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Absecon Highlands, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,512
Population
775/sq mi density
$80,511
Median Income
$35,952 per capita
$284,900
Home Value
$336,136 Zillow
$1,681
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
357
Violent Crime/100K
3,334 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$80,511 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$284,900 home value, $1,681/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Absecon Highlands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4427°N, 74.4702°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Atlantic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0381 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.00 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Absecon Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (2.9").