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Kerhonkson, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,773
Population
311/sq mi density
$72,411
Median Income
$28,357 per capita
$228,000
Home Value
$391,640 Zillow
$1,077
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
283
Violent Crime/100K
2,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$72,411 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$228,000 home value, $1,077/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kerhonkson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7826°N, 74.2754°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ulster County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 147 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Kerhonkson has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").