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Rodney Village, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,318 Population 2,234/sq mi density
$40,341 Median Income $24,187 per capita
$161,500 Home Value $245,217 Zillow
$1,151 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 980 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,341 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, $1,151/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rodney Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,234/sq mi
Coordinates39.1283°N, 75.5397°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKent County County
Nearest AirportCambridge-Dorchester Regional (CGE)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience68.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 140 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 139 km
Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 43 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 129 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 139 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 147 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 142 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 58 km
Mar 15, 1993 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland M2.7 118 km
Oct 28, 1994 1 km E of Mount Vernon, Maryland M2.7 93 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 131 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 97 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 129 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 87 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 137 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 132 km
Jun 25, 2021 2 km SE of Woodlawn, Maryland M2.6 103 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 120 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 138 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 246 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 223 km
2011 Irene Category 1 124 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 264 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 291 km
1993 Emily Category 3 277 km
1991 Bob Category 3 221 km
1986 Charley Category 1 195 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

295 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 207 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 42 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF3 94 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 4 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 23, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 18, 2004 EF2 96 km 0
May 2, 2002 EF2 70 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 27, 1993 EF2 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MULLICA RIVER FIRE (13,082 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 97 km
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 92 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 95 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 94 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 91 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 92 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 91 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 99 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 95 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 93 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 93 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 92 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 97 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,122 97 km
1997 UNNAMED 2,121 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 90 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 88 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,860 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in

Rodney Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.0").

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