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Little Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,567 Population 1,189/sq mi density
$51,763 Median Income $28,302 per capita
$91,100 Home Value $154,963 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
323 Violent Crime/100K 840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,763 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,100 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Little Falls 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 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation452 ft (138 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density1,189/sq mi
Coordinates43.0448°N, 74.8567°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience71.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 48 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 112 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 131 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 140 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 77 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 M3.1 103 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 78 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 80 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 147 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 137 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 97 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 81 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 149 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 74 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 76 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 74 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 81 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 81 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 56 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 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

149 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 132 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 36 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 70 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 61 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 64 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 96 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in

Little Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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