Philadelphia, PA

Safety in Philadelphia, PA: Crime, Heat & Commute

207 sunny days. July high 87°F. 30 min commute. One car.

Homicide deaths: 10.1 per 100,000; US 6.5. CDC, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Firearm deaths: 14.2 per 100,000; US 13.4. Homicide, suicide, accidents.
July high: 87°F; Mild
January low: 26°F; Mild
Sunny days: 207/yr; NOAA
Getting around: One car; Metro-wide
Commute: 30 min; One way
Population: 6,240k; Philadelphia
Poverty: 11.7% of people; ACS 2023.
Without health insurance: 5.3%; ACS 2023. 94.7% insured.

Death rates: CDC via County Health Rankings. Climate: NOAA.

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