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Philmont, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,575
Population
1,291/sq mi density
$62,972
Median Income
$37,972 per capita
$215,700
Home Value
$319,397 Zillow
$1,036
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
407
Violent Crime/100K
2,518 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,972 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$215,700 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Philmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 501 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2490°N, 73.6469°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in |
Philmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.7").