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Burke, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
214
Population
738/sq mi density
$81,875
Median Income
$31,697 per capita
$114,400
Home Value
$125,118 Zillow
$640
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,949 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Burke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 98.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 868 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9031°N, 74.1700°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) 33 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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in |
Burke has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").