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New Oxford, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,777 Population 2,866/sq mi density
$58,056 Median Income $27,928 per capita
$203,100 Home Value $299,053 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
131 Violent Crime/100K 821 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,056 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$203,100 home value, $1,010/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Oxford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation566 ft (173 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,866/sq mi
Coordinates39.8630°N, 77.0555°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportGettysburg Regional (GTY)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 28.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0480 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.48 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.2 / 100
Community Resilience66.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 25, 2021.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 101 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 103 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 74 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 73 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 138 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 26 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 90 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 75 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 23 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 103 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 14 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 103 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 137 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 27 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 62 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 74 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 71 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 120 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 90 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 265 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 203 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 41 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 8 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 88 km 1
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 10 km 0
Nov 4, 1950 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 89 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 29 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in

New Oxford has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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