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Downsville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Delaware County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
254 Population 58/sq mi density
$175,000 Home Value $287,220 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Downsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates42.0846°N, 74.9977°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDelaware County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.9 / 100
Community Resilience63.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 66 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 91 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 93 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 91 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 141 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 91 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 143 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 95 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 100 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 100 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 91 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 86 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 92 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 135 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 92 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 91 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 117 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 2 299 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

142 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 76 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 91 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 86 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 77 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 81 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 79 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 99 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 72 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 70 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 58 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.9 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in

Downsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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