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Lake Placid, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Essex County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,159
Population
1,588/sq mi density
$49,556
Median Income
$49,018 per capita
$370,700
Home Value
$333,857 Zillow
$966
Median Rent
43.1% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,556 median income, 0.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$370,700 home value, $966/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. 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 36.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
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 | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 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 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.4").