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Newfield, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,811 Population 1,041/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $45,132 per capita
$238,600 Home Value $317,871 Zillow
$1,438 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 520 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$238,600 home value, $1,438/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Newfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°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 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.3 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 Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation123 ft (37 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,041/sq mi
Coordinates39.5510°N, 75.0102°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGloucester County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0470 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.0 / 100
Community Resilience85.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 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 M4.8 129 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 123 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 121 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 129 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 43 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 118 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 107 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 125 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 121 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 131 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 129 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 123 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 42 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 134 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 139 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 74 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 148 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 57 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 125 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 254 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 210 km
2011 Irene Category 1 161 km
1993 Emily Category 3 296 km
1991 Bob Category 3 188 km
1986 Charley Category 1 240 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

291 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 25 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 87 km 3
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 65 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 53 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 86 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 125 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 32 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 70 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 60 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 32 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 49 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 55 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 47 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 71 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 74 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 66 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 44 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 38 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 35 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 74 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 56 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 67 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 32 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 41 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 66 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in

Newfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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