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Hortonville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wayne County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
284 Population 374/sq mi density
$98,750 Median Income $40,432 per capita
$184,100 Home Value $337,714 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hortonville 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

Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates41.7661°N, 75.0220°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
12 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

31 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 M4.8 121 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 100 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 122 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 117 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 129 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 117 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 119 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 143 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 130 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 108 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 117 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 122 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 119 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 117 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 139 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 128 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 122 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 133 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 128 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 117 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 2 287 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

158 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 89 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 87 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 9 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 99 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 87 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 46 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 42 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 90 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 49 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 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 99 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 64 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 89 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 62 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 94 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 57 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 96 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 55 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 94 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 72 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 90 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 67 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 50 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 87 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

Hortonville 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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