Brookville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,944 Population 745/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $164,645 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $2,836,531 Zillow
$2,023 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
34 Violent Crime/100K 475 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 7.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,023/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density745/sq mi
Coordinates40.8079°N, 73.5701°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNassau County County
Nearest AirportJohn F Kennedy International (JFK)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 101 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 100 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 131 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 82 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 141 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 41 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 29 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 81 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 100 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 101 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 46 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 126 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 39 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 108 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 98 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 94 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 85 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 34 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 68 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 269 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 269 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 281 km
1991 Bob Category 2 129 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 32 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

193 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 39 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 20 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 20, 1981 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 LONG ISLAND, NY Meteorological 0.3 m - 40 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 63 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 73 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 67 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 85 km
1989 LAKEWOOD 728 97 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Brookville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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