Heislerville, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
197 Population 274/sq mi density
$86,298 Median Income $34,815 per capita
$262,500 Home Value $247,862 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,298 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Heislerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates39.2237°N, 74.9915°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCape May County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 22.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience98.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 55 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 138 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 149 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 150 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 63 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 139 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 103 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 148 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 87 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 133 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 148 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 222 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 186 km
2011 Irene Category 1 125 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 287 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 287 km
1993 Emily Category 3 262 km
1991 Bob Category 3 176 km
1986 Charley Category 1 204 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

224 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 166 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 76 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 99 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 73 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 73 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 100 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 27, 1993 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 21, 1993 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 31, 1992 EF2 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 67 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 92 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 77 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 58 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 67 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 78 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 65 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 93 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 96 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 63 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 59 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 78 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 97 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 60 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 62 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 97 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,122 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in

Heislerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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