Brushton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
545
Population
1,946/sq mi density
$52,120
Median Income
$22,623 per capita
$105,400
Home Value
$142,341 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
18.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$52,120 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $646/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brushton 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 422 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,946/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8307°N, 74.5119°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in |
Brushton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").