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Narrowsburg, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wayne County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
480 Population 265/sq mi density
$53,542 Median Income $53,481 per capita
$223,800 Home Value $356,571 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,542 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$223,800 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Narrowsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density265/sq mi
Coordinates41.6011°N, 75.0508°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.3 / 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 Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 104 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 119 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 105 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 133 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 111 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 150 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 136 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 133 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 136 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 118 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 92 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 104 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 102 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 133 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 107 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 135 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 144 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 138 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 127 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 144 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 2 280 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

166 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 89 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 83 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 34 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 51 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 33 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 28 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 90 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 46 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 79 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 53 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 66 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 81 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 60 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 82 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 64 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 87 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 54 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 75 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 49 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 93 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 60 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in

Narrowsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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