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Red Hook, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,119
Population
1,999/sq mi density
$104,022
Median Income
$55,513 per capita
$344,300
Home Value
$472,691 Zillow
$1,141
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
283
Violent Crime/100K
2,835 property/100K
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,022 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$344,300 home value, $1,141/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Hook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 214 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,999/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9958°N, 73.8765°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dutchess County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
1 tsunami 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Red Hook has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").