East Worcester, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
265 Population 106/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $33,774 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $166,105 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
East Worcester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 53.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,514 ft (461 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates42.6284°N, 74.6743°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchoharie County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 53.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 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 0 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 124 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 47 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 112 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 46 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 47 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 132 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 47 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 46 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 48 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 48 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 47 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 27 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 48 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 46 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 47 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 2 300 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

166 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 25 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 45 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 81 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 88 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 75 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 76 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 84 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 91 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 40 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHERRYTOWN FIRE (943 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 89 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

East Worcester has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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