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Hankins, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wayne County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
205 Population 150/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $28,186 per capita
$1,096 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hankins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates41.8232°N, 75.0842°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 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 M4.8 128 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 96 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 129 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 116 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 135 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 116 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 118 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 138 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 116 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 M2.9 129 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 127 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 125 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 135 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 126 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 120 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 141 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 126 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 116 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 114 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 2 295 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

156 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 14 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 83 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 92 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 13 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 73 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 92 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 56 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 98 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 94 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 70 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 97 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 68 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 95 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 64 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 97 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 60 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 76 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 92 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 72 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 54 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.0 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Hankins has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").

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