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Schaghticoke, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
591 Population 778/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $34,293 per capita
$189,500 Home Value $334,535 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,175 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$189,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Schaghticoke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation182 ft (55 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density778/sq mi
Coordinates42.9014°N, 73.5896°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRensselaer County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.9 / 100
Community Resilience87.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 94 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 128 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 124 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 127 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 109 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 56 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 44 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 54 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 56 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 56 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 104 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 93 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 48 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 52 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 48 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 56 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 55 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 67 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 55 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 56 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 2 246 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

154 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 200 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 79 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 77 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 55 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 50 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 26 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 76 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 58 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

Schaghticoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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