Port Jervis, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Sussex County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,709
Population
3,442/sq mi density
$50,721
Median Income
$27,108 per capita
$220,700
Home Value
$322,746 Zillow
$1,247
Median Rent
46.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
447
Violent Crime/100K
1,646 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,721 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$220,700 home value, $1,247/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
447 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Jervis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 471 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3780°N, 74.6908°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | 148 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in |
Port Jervis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").