Salisbury Center, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
238 Population 259/sq mi density
$70,132 Median Income $29,524 per capita
$124,500 Home Value $183,625 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,132 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Salisbury Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 128.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,029 ft (314 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates43.1417°N, 74.7759°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 128.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience71.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 57 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 99 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 129 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 140 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 72 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 83 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 94 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 80 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 83 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 136 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 125 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 85 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 84 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 138 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 76 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 78 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 76 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 84 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 84 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

142 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 129 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 40 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 69 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 72 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 57 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 80 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 3.7 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.6 in

Salisbury Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.7").

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