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Schoharie, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,078 Population 649/sq mi density
$53,008 Median Income $32,252 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $343,667 Zillow
$897 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
149 Violent Crime/100K 2,707 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,008 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Schoharie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density649/sq mi
Coordinates42.6666°N, 74.3133°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchoharie County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very 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
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 30 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 143 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 138 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 137 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 20 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 89 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 17 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 20 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 20 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 121 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 144 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 17 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 18 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 18 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 20 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 5 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 21 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 150 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 18 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 20 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 2 277 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 204 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 89 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 25 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 78 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 20 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 38 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 58 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 98 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 79 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 13, 1975 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 95 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 90 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in

Schoharie has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 22°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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