Glasco, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,275 Population 1,404/sq mi density
$58,808 Median Income $45,344 per capita
$296,400 Home Value $472,691 Zillow
$1,520 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,808 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$296,400 home value, $1,520/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Glasco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches. The area receives 85.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation134 ft (41 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density1,404/sq mi
Coordinates42.0460°N, 73.9467°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.7"
78% above US avg
Snowfall 85.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.98"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.2 / 100
Community Resilience79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 89 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 142 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 147 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 93 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 60 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 141 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 64 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 60 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 113 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 133 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 139 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 60 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 115 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 72 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 67 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 103 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 72 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 60 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 60 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 143 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 2 217 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

186 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 574 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 46 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 100 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 60 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 99 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 25 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 88 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 65 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 74 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 25 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 96 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 45 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 52 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 99 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 41 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 91 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 97 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 4.0 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 5.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in
September 60°F (15°C) 6.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 7.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 7.2 in Wettest

Glasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (4.0").

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