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Woodbine, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,083 Population 260/sq mi density
$45,179 Median Income $26,167 per capita
$199,800 Home Value $316,576 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,179 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$199,800 home value, $885/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Woodbine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation31 ft (9 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density260/sq mi
Coordinates39.2284°N, 74.8096°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCape May County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience98.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 68 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 132 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 74 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 112 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 96 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 135 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 214 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 174 km
2011 Irene Category 1 127 km
2010 Earl Category 1 291 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 293 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 285 km
1993 Emily Category 3 256 km
1991 Bob Category 3 160 km
1986 Charley Category 1 206 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

186 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 89 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 31, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 15, 2019 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 28, 2004 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 27, 1993 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 21, 1993 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 31, 1992 EF2 66 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF2 90 km 0
May 10, 1990 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 9, 1989 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 9, 1989 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 17, 1988 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF2 24 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 - - 72 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 82 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 66 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 52 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 57 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 70 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 55 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 84 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 84 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 89 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 57 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 52 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 94 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 69 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 91 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 55 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 54 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 91 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Woodbine has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (3.0").

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