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East Kingston, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
219 Population 327/sq mi density
$69,306 Median Income $37,189 per capita
$192,900 Home Value $346,383 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 2,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,306 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
East Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates41.9509°N, 73.9746°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDutchess County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0409 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience75.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 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 95 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 147 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 97 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 70 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 74 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 70 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 122 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 103 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 129 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 70 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 104 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 77 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 82 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 93 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 82 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 70 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 70 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 140 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 89 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 142 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 2 214 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 292 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 53 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 69 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 80 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 73 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 15 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 LONG ISLAND, NY Meteorological 0.3 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 85 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 90 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 35 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 43 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 34 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 80 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 86 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

East Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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