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Macopin, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Passaic County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,305 Population 375/sq mi density
$127,824 Median Income $53,248 per capita
$370,300 Home Value $538,782 Zillow
$2,107 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
131 Violent Crime/100K 891 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$127,824 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$370,300 home value, $2,107/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Macopin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation815 ft (248 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density375/sq mi
Coordinates41.0269°N, 74.3800°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPassaic County County
Nearest AirportNewark Liberty International (EWR)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0410 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.0 / 100
Community Resilience38.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 49 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 49 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 77 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 74 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 67 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 34 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 21 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 47 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 49 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 29 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 63 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 35 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 77 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 43 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 42 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 47 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 50 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 30 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 201 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 128 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 36 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 27 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 97 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 90 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 34 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 43 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 75 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 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 111 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 29 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 67 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 18 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 78 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 73 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 32 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 81 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 73 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 73 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 29 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 98 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in

Macopin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").

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