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Milford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,275 Population 2,713/sq mi density
$75,536 Median Income $43,395 per capita
$361,000 Home Value $341,262 Zillow
$1,504 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
100 Violent Crime/100K 2,410 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,536 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$361,000 home value, $1,504/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation496 ft (151 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density2,713/sq mi
Coordinates41.3237°N, 74.8010°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySussex County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 40.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 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 70 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 146 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 71 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 84 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 114 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 150 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 106 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 82 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 55 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 68 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 70 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 149 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 73 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 98 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 98 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 91 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 66 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 67 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 70 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 71 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 2 247 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

217 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 116 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 25 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 50 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 14 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 83 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 89 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 33 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 31 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 59 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 32 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 45 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 63 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 90 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 55 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 88 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 69 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 57 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 48 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 96 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 77 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 39 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 61 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 71 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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