Kinderhook, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,201 Population 572/sq mi density
$88,438 Median Income $60,501 per capita
$349,600 Home Value $488,026 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$88,438 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$349,600 home value, $1,063/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kinderhook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation257 ft (78 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density572/sq mi
Coordinates42.3944°N, 73.7038°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 31.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.2 / 100
Community Resilience79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
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

22 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 84 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 117 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 122 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 80 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 39 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 100 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 41 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 39 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 148 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 38 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 150 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 43 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 45 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 138 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 45 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 38 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 38 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 64 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 109 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 41 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 2 219 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 93 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

198 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 415 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 31 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 83 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 24 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 85 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 19 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 47 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 100 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 1 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 82 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 68 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 23 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,224 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 88 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 95 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 58 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 81 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Kinderhook has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.2").

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