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Lake George, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Warren County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
928
Population
1,573/sq mi density
$52,411
Median Income
$36,525 per capita
$302,300
Home Value
$518,907 Zillow
$1,079
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,328 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,411 median income, 0.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$302,300 home value, $1,079/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake George experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4259°N, 73.7152°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in |
Lake George has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").