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Collingdale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,862 Population 10,186/sq mi density
$49,578 Median Income $25,562 per capita
$146,600 Home Value $200,960 Zillow
$1,082 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,013 Violent Crime/100K 2,936 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$49,578 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $1,082/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,013 violent crimes/100K (167% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Collingdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density10,186/sq mi
Coordinates39.9151°N, 75.2776°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia International (PHL)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 23.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0484 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.0 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.0 / 100
Community Resilience84.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 3, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 97 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 79 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 77 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 97 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 49 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 78 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 94 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 146 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 147 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 87 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 124 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 150 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 99 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 97 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 77 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 140 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 79 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 35 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 146 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 300 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 254 km
2011 Irene Category 1 203 km
1991 Bob Category 3 226 km
1986 Charley Category 1 280 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

359 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 275 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 27 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 33 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 41 km 3
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 30 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 63 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 22 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 90 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 14 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD STATE FOREST (21,271 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 GREENWOOD STATE FOREST 21,271 86 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 84 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 57 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 75 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 72 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 74 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 85 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 67 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 60 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 61 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 78 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 74 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 67 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 53 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 67 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 65 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Collingdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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