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Laurens, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
155 Population 1,192/sq mi density
$54,750 Median Income $32,123 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $375,218 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurens has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 83.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,114 ft (340 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,192/sq mi
Coordinates42.5313°N, 75.0887°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOtsego County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 83.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 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 35 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 124 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 81 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 145 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 80 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 80 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 81 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 81 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 83 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 83 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 81 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 62 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 81 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 80 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 75 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 57 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 1 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 68 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 99 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 99 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 56 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 51 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 18 km 0
Jun 9, 1972 EF2 91 km 0
May 9, 1961 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHERRYTOWN FIRE (943 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 96 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in

Laurens has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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