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Hoosick Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,189 Population 1,993/sq mi density
$53,325 Median Income $29,616 per capita
$155,700 Home Value $215,544 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,175 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,325 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,700 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoosick Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation458 ft (140 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,993/sq mi
Coordinates42.9009°N, 73.3500°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRensselaer County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.9 / 100
Community Resilience87.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
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

24 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 M4.0 113 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 138 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 107 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 110 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 99 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 72 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 49 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 71 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 72 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 113 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 72 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 89 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 135 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 132 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 65 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 69 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 150 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 65 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 72 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 71 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 2 232 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

166 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 200 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 78 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 97 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 54 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 45 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 59 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 56 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

Hoosick Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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