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Elwood, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
920
Population
288/sq mi density
$68,698
Median Income
$41,091 per capita
$170,300
Home Value
$363,676 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
115
Violent Crime/100K
1,047 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,698 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Elwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5694°N, 74.7079°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Atlantic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0381 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.00 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
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 | — | — | 123 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Elwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").