Poughkeepsie, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
31,778
Population
6,170/sq mi density
$60,050
Median Income
$43,459 per capita
$259,200
Home Value
$409,969 Zillow
$1,370
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
710
Violent Crime/100K
1,686 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,050 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$259,200 home value, $1,370/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
710 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Poughkeepsie 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6946°N, 73.9199°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dutchess County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | - | 121 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
Poughkeepsie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").