Lake Placid, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Essex County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,159
Population
1,588/sq mi density
$49,556
Median Income
$49,018 per capita
$370,700
Home Value
$365,345 Zillow
$966
Median Rent
43.1% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,556 median income, 0.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$370,700 home value, $966/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Placid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 104.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2842°N, 73.9864°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Adirondack Regional (SLK) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.14 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in |
Lake Placid has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 15°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").