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Fort Edward, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Washington County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,160
Population
1,795/sq mi density
$62,411
Median Income
$32,678 per capita
$128,200
Home Value
$267,652 Zillow
$951
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,411 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,200 home value, $951/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Edward experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2686°N, 73.5826°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in |
Fort Edward has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").