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Gaylordsville, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Dutchess County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
659 Population 414/sq mi density
$115,398 Median Income $60,914 per capita
$467,500 Home Value $677,045 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,178 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,398 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$467,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaylordsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density414/sq mi
Coordinates41.6417°N, 73.4810°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDutchess County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
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

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 150 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 148 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 127 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 150 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 75 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 131 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 132 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 116 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 119 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 116 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 64 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 100 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 123 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 149 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 116 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 150 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 84 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 137 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 122 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 126 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 2 164 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 63 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 1,023 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 62 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 57 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 72 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 87 km 4
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 79 km 3
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 37 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 32 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 82 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 35 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 65 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 99 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 73 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 85 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 67 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 72 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 77 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 70 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 73 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Gaylordsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.2").

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