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Brasher Falls, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
564
Population
344/sq mi density
$41,354
Median Income
$30,294 per capita
$120,000
Home Value
$128,681 Zillow
$620
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,949 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,354 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Brasher Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8140°N, 74.7889°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in |
Brasher Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").