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Eldred, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
201 Population 155/sq mi density
$60,134 Median Income $46,474 per capita
$320,000 Home Value $204,391 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,134 median income, 16.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$320,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Eldred experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 57.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates41.5268°N, 74.8788°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 57.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.0 / 100
Community Resilience56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 93 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 124 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 94 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 133 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 104 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 137 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 135 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 132 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 120 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 102 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 79 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 94 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 91 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 133 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 90 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 149 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 144 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 138 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 111 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 144 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 2 263 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 85 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 98 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 31 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 66 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 87 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 100 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 98 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 82 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 30 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 35 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 73 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 43 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 62 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 40 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 55 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 90 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 48 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 90 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 56 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 70 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 55 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 80 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 48 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 76 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 55 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Eldred has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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