Chestertown, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Warren County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
529
Population
138/sq mi density
$64,438
Median Income
$32,700 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$385,248 Zillow
$639
Median Rent
17.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,438 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $639/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Chestertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 77.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6431°N, 73.7835°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Chestertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").