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Pike Creek Valley, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
11,992
Population
4,178/sq mi density
$93,896
Median Income
$49,587 per capita
$299,500
Home Value
$589,990 Zillow
$1,602
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
317
Violent Crime/100K
2,270 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$93,896 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$299,500 home value, $1,602/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pike Creek Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7293°N, 75.6979°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | New Castle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.34 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Pike Creek Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").