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Atlantic County, New Jersey: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Atlantic County at 3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 84% higher than the rate for New Jersey (2.1). Households here have a median income of $78,050 and the unemployment rate was 5.4% in August 2026. About 276,270 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Atlantic County?
From 2021 through 2025, Atlantic County averaged 1,054 reported violent crimes a year, along with 7,082 property crimes. That is 3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 84% higher than the New Jersey rate (2.1), and close to the U.S. rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 25.7 per 1,000, against 13.5 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 67% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 16 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.1 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Atlantic County | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,054 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 12 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 98 | 0.36 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 233 | 0.85 | 0.47 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 711 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 7,082 | 25.7 | 13.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 963 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,680 | 20.6 | 10.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 439 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (17 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Atlantic County?
Median household income is $78,050, 25% lower than the statewide figure ($103,556). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,000 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,376. 12.2% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 7,750 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 276,270 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,050 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $295,000 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,376 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.7% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.3 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% | 92.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Atlantic County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Atlantic County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 6 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Atlantic County: Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center (Usdot), Garden State Cleaners Co., Price Landfill, D'Imperio Property, South Jersey Clothing Co. and Emmell'S Septic Landfill. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Atlantic County has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition. Tallest on the list: Lake Lenape Dam (29 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
4 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 34,080 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Atlantic County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 2, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 29 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 56 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 18 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Atlantic County?
No highway work zones were listed in Atlantic County in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Atlantic County?
Federal school lists show 77 public and 15 private schools in the county. 10 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 57 fire or EMS stations and 23 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Atlantic County
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Atlantic County (2 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Beachcomber Collectibles (Egg Harbor Township) and Lady Liberty Gunsmithing LLC (Atlantic City).
Liquor stores
54 liquor stores are on the map in Atlantic County: All Star Liquor (Atlantic City), Belco Liquors (Mays Landing), Best Liquors Store (Atlantic City), Bill Martin's Liquor Store (Pleasantville), Bloom's Liquor Store (Ventnor City), Bootleggers Liquor Outlet (Northfield), Buena Liquor (Buena), Buy Rite Liquors Hammonton (Hammonton) and 46 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Atlantic County: Planned Parenthood Of Northern, Central, And Southern Nj, Inc. (Absecon).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Atlantic County?
Atlantic County averaged 1,054 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.8 per 1,000 residents, 84% higher than the New Jersey rate (2.1). The property-crime rate was 25.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Atlantic County?
$78,050 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlantic County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 7,750 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Atlantic County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Atlantic County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are coastal flooding (Very High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Atlantic County?
EPA lists 6 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Atlantic County: Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center (Usdot), Garden State Cleaners Co., Price Landfill, D'Imperio Property, South Jersey Clothing Co. and Emmell'S Septic Landfill. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Atlantic County right now?
No highway work zones were listed in Atlantic County in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How many nursing homes are in Atlantic County?
10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Atlantic County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington County | 467,805 | 1.7 | $108,111 |
| Camden County | 527,257 | 3.3 | $88,755 |
| Cape May County | 94,941 | 2.1 | $91,128 |
| Cumberland County | 153,305 | 4.3 | $67,436 |
| Gloucester County | 306,954 | 1.2 | $105,115 |
| Ocean County | 654,362 | 1.0 | $89,863 |
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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