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Golden's Bridge, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,549 Population 643/sq mi density
$240,417 Median Income $124,817 per capita
$706,900 Home Value $1,058,171 Zillow
$2,375 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$240,417 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$706,900 home value, $2,375/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Golden's Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density643/sq mi
Coordinates41.2902°N, 73.6704°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 39.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0402 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 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 M4.8 113 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 112 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 114 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 147 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 118 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 143 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 147 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 26 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 58 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 86 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 112 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 112 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 147 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 137 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 44 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 16 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 147 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 98 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 147 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 97 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 2 166 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 83 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

223 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 269 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 65 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 72 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 59 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 54 km 1
May 15, 2018 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 30 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 73 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 15 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 20, 1981 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 30, 1976 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 73 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 39 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 54 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 70 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 71 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 84 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 86 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 39 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 38 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.8 in

Golden's Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").

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