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Roscoe, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
558 Population 569/sq mi density
$72,885 Median Income $43,877 per capita
$202,600 Home Value $287,220 Zillow
$1,178 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,885 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,600 home value, $1,178/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Roscoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,318 ft (402 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density569/sq mi
Coordinates41.9407°N, 74.9131°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.0 / 100
Community Resilience56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 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 M4.8 139 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 79 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 140 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 97 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 149 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 96 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 99 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 141 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 147 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 123 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 97 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 140 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 137 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 126 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 107 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 101 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 137 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 107 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 97 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 97 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 2 288 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

155 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 15 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 83 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 79 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 67 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 72 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 54 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 94 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF2 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 85 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 99 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 53 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 58 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 55 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 46 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 93 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 88 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.1 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (16°C) 4.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in

Roscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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