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Keansburg, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
9,729
Population
9,093/sq mi density
$87,484
Median Income
$35,690 per capita
$274,500
Home Value
$372,217 Zillow
$1,649
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
217
Violent Crime/100K
1,819 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,484 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$274,500 home value, $1,649/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Keansburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -5 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4519°N, 74.1556°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richmond County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 97 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Keansburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").