Chadds Ford, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chester County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,403
Population
624/sq mi density
$169,250
Median Income
$80,545 per capita
$485,500
Home Value
$728,766 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$169,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$485,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Chadds Ford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 624/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8759°N, 75.6082°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
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 | - | - | 107 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Chadds Ford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.1").