Lincoln Park, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,406 Population 1,573/sq mi density
$81,337 Median Income $49,254 per capita
$254,300 Home Value $346,383 Zillow
$1,261 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,337 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$254,300 home value, $1,261/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 85.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation150 ft (46 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,573/sq mi
Coordinates41.9580°N, 74.0048°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyUlster County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 85.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.58"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.2 / 100
Community Resilience80.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 93 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 149 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 99 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 69 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 73 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 69 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 123 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 105 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 129 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 69 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 105 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 76 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 81 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 94 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 81 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 69 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 69 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 142 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 87 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 142 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 2 217 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 100 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 293 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 55 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 70 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 86 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 78 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 75 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 16 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 LONG ISLAND, NY Meteorological 0.3 m - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 85 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 90 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 50 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 34 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 42 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 32 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 80 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 87 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in

Lincoln Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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