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Hancocks Bridge, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
296
Population
1,287/sq mi density
$85,000
Median Income
$45,542 per capita
$134,700
Home Value
$249,478 Zillow
$1,714
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
1,341
Violent Crime/100K
5,544 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $1,714/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,341 violent crimes/100K (253% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hancocks Bridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5053°N, 75.4593°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Salem County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | — | 138 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Hancocks Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.9").