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Salisbury Mills, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
279 Population 558/sq mi density
$170,451 Median Income $54,254 per capita
$559,000 Home Value $547,395 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,448 Violent Crime/100K 3,052 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$170,451 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$559,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,448 violent crimes/100K (281% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Salisbury Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation353 ft (108 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density558/sq mi
Coordinates41.4323°N, 74.1063°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportNew York Stewart International (SWF)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 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 99 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 141 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 99 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 130 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 127 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 124 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 121 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 127 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 130 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 65 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 60 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 72 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 127 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 98 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 97 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 47 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 139 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 134 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 49 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 139 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 2 204 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

219 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 260 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 80 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 92 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 94 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 110 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 26 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 91 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 32 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 36 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 34 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 52 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 21 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 97 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 28 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 60 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in

Salisbury Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").

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