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Leesburg, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
275 Population 156/sq mi density
$60,278 Median Income $223,064 per capita
$159,900 Home Value $247,862 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
692 Violent Crime/100K 6,725 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,278 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
692 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Leesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates39.2626°N, 74.9819°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCape May County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

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

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 149 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 147 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 53 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 134 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 150 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 147 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 147 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 150 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 60 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 139 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 100 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 149 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 149 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 84 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 149 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 137 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 148 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 145 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 68 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 1 226 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 188 km
2011 Irene Category 1 129 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 291 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 291 km
1993 Emily Category 3 265 km
1991 Bob Category 3 176 km
1986 Charley Category 1 208 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

232 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 170 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 80 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 96 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 96 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 71 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 71 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 95 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 27, 1993 EF2 72 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 63 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 88 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 73 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 54 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 64 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 74 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 61 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 90 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 91 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 59 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 55 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 98 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 74 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 92 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 56 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 58 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 92 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Leesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.1").

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