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McKee City, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
10,843 Population 2,250/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $38,648 per capita
$232,000 Home Value $302,677 Zillow
$1,745 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,000 home value, $1,745/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
McKee City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation41 ft (12 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density2,250/sq mi
Coordinates39.4438°N, 74.6519°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAtlantic County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0381 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.00 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.5 / 100
Community Resilience83.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 24, 2024.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 140 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 139 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 74 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 135 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 106 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 141 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 139 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 75 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 106 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 88 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 139 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 140 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 143 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 146 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 149 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 54 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 1 227 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 179 km
2011 Irene Category 1 152 km
2010 Earl Category 1 296 km
1993 Emily Category 3 274 km
1991 Bob Category 3 155 km
1986 Charley Category 1 232 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

199 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 89 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 27, 1993 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 21, 1993 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 31, 1992 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 137 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 61 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 54 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 39 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 27 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 30 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 42 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 28 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 56 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 56 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 63 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 39 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 31 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 26 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 67 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 42 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 64 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 31 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 47 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 27 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 64 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in

McKee City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.9").

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