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Fort Johnson, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Montgomery County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
397 Population 536/sq mi density
$62,333 Median Income $37,865 per capita
$124,500 Home Value $214,015 Zillow
$1,119 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
149 Violent Crime/100K 2,707 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$62,333 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,500 home value, $1,119/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Johnson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation415 ft (126 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density536/sq mi
Coordinates42.9580°N, 74.2363°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience71.4 / 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 Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 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 51 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 110 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 118 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 44 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 61 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 44 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 41 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 143 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 88 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 44 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 115 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 37 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 33 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 33 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 45 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 31 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 44 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 41 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 45 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 2 291 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

139 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 178 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 28 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 90 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 16 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 34 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 13 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 87 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 91 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 56 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 1, 1966 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in

Fort Johnson has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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