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Leipsic, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
182 Population 607/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $46,984 per capita
$230,400 Home Value $334,836 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 1,256 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$230,400 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Leipsic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density607/sq mi
Coordinates39.2405°N, 75.5155°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKent County County
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia International (PHL)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience68.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 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 M4.6 129 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 128 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 30 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 119 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 127 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 142 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 130 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 45 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 119 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 94 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 122 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 85 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 140 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 74 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 126 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 122 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 103 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 119 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 127 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 253 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 226 km
2011 Irene Category 1 135 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 276 km
1993 Emily Category 3 286 km
1991 Bob Category 3 220 km
1986 Charley Category 1 207 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

300 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 209 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 55 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 82 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 99 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 15 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 78 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 96 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 49 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 89 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 62 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 89 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 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MULLICA RIVER FIRE (13,082 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 87 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 93 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 90 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 95 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,122 86 km
1997 UNNAMED 2,121 85 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,860 87 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,833 100 km
2008 SAUNDERS DITCH 1,814 85 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,685 86 km
1988 SLAU BCH 2 1,578 43 km
2020 SPLIT DITCH 1,518 37 km
2020 BIG TIMBER 1,434 69 km
2014 RAILROAD 1,431 37 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,416 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,411 92 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,386 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in

Leipsic has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.9").

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