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Schroon Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Warren County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
898 Population 311/sq mi density
$67,188 Median Income $32,687 per capita
$252,200 Home Value $313,565 Zillow
$659 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
172 Violent Crime/100K 2,328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$252,200 home value, $659/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Schroon Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 104.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation871 ft (265 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates43.8351°N, 73.7669°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportAdirondack Regional (SLK)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 104.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 76 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 145 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 41 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 133 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 73 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 98 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 130 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 102 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 131 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 108 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 143 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 75 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 61 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 146 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 143 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 143 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 140 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 69 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 74 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 298 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

48 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 49 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 89 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 69 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 46 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 54 km 0
Aug 29, 2020 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 10, 2020 EF1 68 km 0
May 29, 2020 EF1 66 km 0
May 15, 2020 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 21, 2019 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 30, 2017 EF1 96 km 0
Aug 21, 1994 EF1 76 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.1 in

Schroon Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").

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