Hobart, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
410 Population 820/sq mi density
$62,813 Median Income $33,881 per capita
$142,600 Home Value $240,605 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,600 home value, $723/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hobart experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 70.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density820/sq mi
Coordinates42.3722°N, 74.6685°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchoharie County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 70.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.19"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
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

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 29 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 51 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 133 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 52 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 51 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 51 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 54 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 59 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 59 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 51 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 44 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 52 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 136 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 52 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 51 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 133 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 2 286 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

155 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 52 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 67 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 80 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 84 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 81 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 92 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 13 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROOSA GAP (2,747 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 79 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 81 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 62 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

Hobart has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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