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North Pownal, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Rensselaer County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
345 Population 290/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $29,381 per capita
$196,400 Home Value $264,769 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
213 Violent Crime/100K 2,405 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.5% bachelor's degree or higher
North Pownal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation893 ft (272 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates42.7986°N, 73.2573°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRensselaer County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.9 / 100
Community Resilience87.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Avalanche Very 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: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 118 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 95 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 148 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 98 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 86 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 148 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 74 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 63 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 74 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 74 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 74 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 127 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 100 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 125 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 132 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 72 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 69 km
Sep 30, 1991 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire M2.7 143 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 69 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 74 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 2 218 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 107 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

191 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,609 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 68 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 44 km 4
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 96 km 94
May 22, 2014 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 88 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 50 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 51 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 60 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 12 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.6 in

North Pownal has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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