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Pine Bush, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,720 Population 815/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $42,065 per capita
$299,400 Home Value $424,779 Zillow
$1,266 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
440 Violent Crime/100K 2,989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$299,400 home value, $1,266/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
440 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Bush experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density815/sq mi
Coordinates41.6095°N, 74.2965°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportNew York Stewart International (SWF)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

32 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 M4.8 109 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 118 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 109 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 134 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 108 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 131 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 139 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 108 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 112 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 87 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 85 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 84 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 108 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 109 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 107 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 70 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 121 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 115 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 74 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 121 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 2 229 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

188 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 252 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 97 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 100 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 81 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 84 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 135 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 48 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 85 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 48 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 11 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 13 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 9 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 28 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 43 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 99 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 91 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 51 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 35 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Pine Bush has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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