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Swedesboro, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,720
Population
3,726/sq mi density
$91,000
Median Income
$36,630 per capita
$247,500
Home Value
$463,895 Zillow
$1,461
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,500 home value, $1,461/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Swedesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7459°N, 75.3109°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gloucester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.7 / 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)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 11 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Swedesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.9").