Elmer, New Jersey
Elmer is a borough of 1,176 people in Salem County, New Jersey, founded in January 28, 1893.
Why visit Elmer
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include David V. Smith House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Elmer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elmer
Elmer is a borough in Salem County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,347, a decrease of 48 (−3.4%) from the 2010 census count of 1,395, which in turn reflected an increase of 11 (+0.8%) from the 1,384 counted in the 2000 census. It was the home of the annual Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival, which celebrated its 23rd and final year in 2012.
From the Wikipedia article Elmer, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
David V. Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Restaurants and cafes7
Churches and places of worship2
History
Elmer was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 28, 1893, from portions of Pittsgrove Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township, based on the results of a referendum held four days earlier.} The borough was named for Lucius Elmer a former judge who helped obtain a post office for the community during his service as Congressman.
Elmer is a dry town where alcohol is not permitted to be sold legally.
From the History section of Elmer, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
300 West Chestnut Street, Clayton
Healthcare1
Map of Elmer
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 76°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 4.4 in | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Woodstown Pittsgrov 4E (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Salem County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Glassboro 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Bridgeton 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Auburn 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Vineland 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Williamstown 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Sicklerville 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Millville 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Woodbury 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Pine Hill 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Pennsville 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- David V Smith House, Smallbones, Public domain
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