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Atco, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Camden County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,037
Population
829/sq mi density
$101,976
Median Income
$46,581 per capita
$262,200
Home Value
$348,175 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
305
Violent Crime/100K
2,195 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$101,976 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Atco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 23.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 829/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7700°N, 74.8617°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Camden County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Jersey Regional (LLY) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.46 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | — | 100 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Atco has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").