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Millerton, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Northwest Hills Planning Region County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
801 Population 1,292/sq mi density
$80,897 Median Income $36,363 per capita
$245,300 Home Value $445,689 Zillow
$1,177 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 2,518 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,897 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$245,300 home value, $1,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Millerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation703 ft (214 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,292/sq mi
Coordinates41.9555°N, 73.5131°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthwest Hills Planning Region County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience76.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 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 M4.0 122 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 111 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 116 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 135 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 60 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 84 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 149 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 88 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 84 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 99 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 131 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 147 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 84 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 113 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 94 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 90 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 90 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 94 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 84 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 84 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 2 180 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 59 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

236 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 1,037 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 28 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 82 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 70 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 52 km 4
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 65 km 3
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 59 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 56 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 1954 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 94 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 37 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 41 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 34 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 133 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 98 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 68 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 75 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 90 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 72 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 94 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 99 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.3 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in

Millerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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