Hyde Park, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,100 Population 1,694/sq mi density
$86,346 Median Income $56,358 per capita
$287,400 Home Value $409,969 Zillow
$1,040 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,346 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$287,400 home value, $1,040/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hyde Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation185 ft (56 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,694/sq mi
Coordinates41.7836°N, 73.9347°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDutchess County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 59.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.3%
Unhealthy Days5

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0409 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience75.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood 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 M4.8 139 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 112 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 139 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 89 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 93 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 89 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 85 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 104 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 113 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 139 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 138 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 89 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 86 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 101 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 96 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 74 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 101 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 89 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 129 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 2 205 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

191 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 320 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 62 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 97 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 83 km 4
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 68 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 5 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 73 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 48 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 - 130 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 67 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 74 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 44 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 29 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 36 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 37 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 62 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 69 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.8 in

Hyde Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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