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Heritage Hills, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,967 Population 2,110/sq mi density
$97,083 Median Income $73,571 per capita
$474,000 Home Value $596,552 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,083 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$474,000 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Heritage Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density2,110/sq mi
Coordinates41.3397°N, 73.7007°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

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

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 M4.8 114 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 114 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 112 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 141 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 143 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 121 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 145 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 141 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 32 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 62 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 87 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 113 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 114 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 141 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 141 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 46 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 148 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 21 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 141 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 101 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 2 171 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 89 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

229 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 306 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 98 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 67 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 69 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 59 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 54 km 1
May 15, 2018 EF2 18 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 70 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 77 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 9 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 70 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 78 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 124 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 38 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 53 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 65 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 66 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 89 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 80 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 37 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 38 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
April 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.8 in

Heritage Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.2").

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