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Budd Lake, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
10,106
Population
1,858/sq mi density
$113,036
Median Income
$51,719 per capita
$437,200
Home Value
$540,991 Zillow
$1,326
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
92
Violent Crime/100K
1,165 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$113,036 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$437,200 home value, $1,326/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Budd Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 939 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8735°N, 74.7368°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Morris County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.82 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 138 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 26 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Budd Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.2").