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Port Republic, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,047 Population 140/sq mi density
$130,417 Median Income $71,245 per capita
$412,500 Home Value $420,868 Zillow
$2,104 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
357 Violent Crime/100K 3,334 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$130,417 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$412,500 home value, $2,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Republic experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1 ft (0 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates39.5348°N, 74.4761°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAtlantic County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.07"

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

17 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 M4.8 131 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 131 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 88 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 93 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 131 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 149 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 133 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 131 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 87 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 113 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 131 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 131 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 134 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 136 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 96 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 146 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 299 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 219 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 176 km
2011 Irene Category 1 166 km
2010 Earl Category 1 292 km
1993 Emily Category 3 274 km
1991 Bob Category 3 145 km
1986 Charley Category 1 246 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 91 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

170 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 104 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 23 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 69 km 0
Feb 21, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 91 km 1
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 98 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 20 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 21, 1993 EF2 31 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 - - 131 km
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake - - 69 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 38 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 21 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 25 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 15 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 29 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 13 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 40 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 39 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 51 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 24 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 21 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 53 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 28 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 53 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 29 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 37 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 17 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 54 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in Driest
July 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in

Port Republic has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (3.1").

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