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Round Top, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Greene County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
693 Population 79/sq mi density
$100,167 Median Income $47,934 per capita
$306,000 Home Value $321,322 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 2,518 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$306,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Round Top 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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation708 ft (216 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates42.2607°N, 74.0313°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.4 / 100
Community Resilience74.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 67 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 145 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 150 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 101 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 35 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 119 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 39 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 35 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 138 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 35 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 139 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 42 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 47 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 127 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 47 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 35 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 35 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 56 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 99 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 38 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 2 234 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

186 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 231 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 50 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 75 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 53 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 64 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 93 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 90 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 89 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 8 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 91 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 53 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROOSA GAP (2,747 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 63 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 69 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 88 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 53 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.2 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.7 in

Round Top has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 22°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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