Old Brookville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,008 Population 505/sq mi density
$190,893 Median Income $120,836 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $1,293,775 Zillow
$2,408 Median Rent 45.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$190,893 median income, 2.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,408/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Old Brookville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation134 ft (41 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density505/sq mi
Coordinates40.8365°N, 73.6051°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNassau County County
Nearest AirportLaguardia (LGA)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 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 99 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 98 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 129 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 81 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 145 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 38 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 26 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 78 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 98 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 98 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 41 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 129 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 35 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 109 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 95 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 91 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 82 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 31 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 65 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 273 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 273 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 284 km
1991 Bob Category 2 133 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 37 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

197 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 26, 1977 EF3 93 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 34 km 0
May 27, 2001 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 20, 1981 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 - 43 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 59 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 69 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 66 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 63 km
1985 UNNAMED 737 85 km
1989 LAKEWOOD 728 98 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in Wettest
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Old Brookville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.2").

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