Coxsackie, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,746 Population 1,265/sq mi density
$69,773 Median Income $44,126 per capita
$251,800 Home Value $264,640 Zillow
$864 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,773 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$251,800 home value, $864/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Coxsackie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density1,265/sq mi
Coordinates42.3576°N, 73.8080°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 31.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.59"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.2 / 100
Community Resilience79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 78 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 126 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 131 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 86 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 34 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 105 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 37 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 34 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 144 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 34 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 40 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 43 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 135 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 43 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 34 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 34 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 59 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 105 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 37 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 224 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 98 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

194 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 417 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 36 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 79 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 33 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 92 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 12 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 50 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 10 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 61 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 56 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROOSA GAP (2,747 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 80 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 87 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 67 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 72 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.6 in

Coxsackie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.6").

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