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Sussex County, New Jersey in numbers: crime, income, hazards
The violent-crime rate in Sussex County was 0.58 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 72% lower than the statewide rate (2.1). Households here have a median income of $116,186 and the unemployment rate was 4.3% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 145,807 residents.
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 Sussex County?
Police agencies in Sussex County reported an average of 85 violent crimes and 502 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 0.58: 72% lower than the New Jersey rate (2.1), and 84% lower than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, compared with 13.5 across New Jersey. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (72%). CDC death records show about 2 homicide deaths a year in the county (1.1 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Sussex County | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 85 | 0.58 | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 19 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.03 | 0.47 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 61 | 0.41 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 502 | 3.4 | 13.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 60 | 0.41 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 420 | 2.9 | 10.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21 | 0.14 | 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 (12 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Sussex County?
Median household income is $116,186, 12% higher than the statewide figure ($103,556). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $369,400, and the median rent is $1,585 a month. 3.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,418 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 145,807 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $116,186 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $369,400 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,585 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 3.1% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 40.3% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 83.7% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 43.8 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% | 92.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.8% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Sussex County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Sussex County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. 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
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Sussex County: Metaltec/Aerosystems, A. O. Polymer and Mansfield Trail Dump. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 42 high-hazard dams in Sussex County. 11 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 31 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Canistear Reservoir #1 Dam (70 ft) and Canistear Reservoir #2 Dam (44 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
2 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 23 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Sussex County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 2, Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 61 community water systems, 5 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 12 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 2 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Sussex County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Sussex County (all active that day). Roads listed: NJ 23. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Sussex County?
Sussex County has 46 public schools (2024-25) and 11 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 5 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 43 fire or EMS stations and 13 police or sheriff stations. National Park Service sites here: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Middle Delaware National Scenic River. 6 state parks or recreation areas: Cranberry Lake State Park, High Point State Park, Hopatcong State Park, Lusscroft Farm State Park and Swartswood State Park and 1 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Sussex County
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Sussex County, plus 8 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Andover Hunt And Fish (Andover), Skylands Sport Shop (Augusta) and Stokes Forest Sport Shop (Sandyston).
Liquor stores
26 liquor stores are on the map in Sussex County: A Mannion Venture Inc Wine Lqr (Ogdensburg), Brix (Andover), Burke's Wine & Liquor (Sparta), George's Wine & Spirits Gallery (Branchville), Hamburg Liquors (Hamburg), Highland General Store (Vernon Twp), Kent's Liquor (Branchville), Liquor Factory (Andover Twp) and 18 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 Sussex County: Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern NJ-Newton (Newton).
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 Sussex County?
Sussex County averaged 85 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.58 per 1,000 residents, 72% lower than the New Jersey rate (2.1). The property-crime rate was 3.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Sussex County?
$116,186 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Sussex County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,418 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Sussex County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Sussex County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Sussex County?
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Sussex County: Metaltec/Aerosystems, A. O. Polymer and Mansfield Trail Dump.
Is there road construction in Sussex County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Sussex County (all active that day). Roads listed: NJ 23.
How many nursing homes are in Sussex County?
5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Sussex County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County | 514,528 | 0.42 | $137,326 |
| Orange County, NY | 406,616 | 1.4 | $97,178 |
| Passaic County | 521,012 | 4.2 | $87,522 |
| Pike County, PA | 60,621 | 0.88 | $81,323 |
| Warren County | 110,849 | 0.68 | $100,869 |
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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