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Dilworthtown, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Delaware County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,098 Population 1,716/sq mi density
$176,438 Median Income $96,323 per capita
$550,500 Home Value $694,512 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 1,959 property/100K
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$176,438 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$550,500 home value, /mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dilworthtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation435 ft (133 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,716/sq mi
Coordinates39.9019°N, 75.5714°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia International (PHL)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 30.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

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: M2.9 on May 24, 2024.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 112 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 62 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 60 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 112 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 44 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 117 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 88 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 121 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 64 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 139 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 125 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 112 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 114 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 60 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 114 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 62 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 30 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 122 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 74 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sandy (2012, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Sandy Category 1 271 km
2011 Irene Category 1 206 km
1991 Bob Category 3 247 km
1986 Charley Category 1 280 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 292 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 26 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 37 km 3
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 9 km 1
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 37 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 36 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 5 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 103 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MULLICA RIVER FIRE (13,082 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 80 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 99 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 97 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 92 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 83 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 84 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 92 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 76 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 90 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 90 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,122 69 km
1997 UNNAMED 2,121 79 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,860 69 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,833 88 km
2008 SAUNDERS DITCH 1,814 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Dilworthtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").

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