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Smallwood, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
657 Population 274/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $44,747 per capita
$165,300 Home Value $204,391 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Smallwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 69.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,199 ft (365 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates41.6603°N, 74.8142°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySullivan County County
Nearest AirportSullivan County International (MSV)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 69.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.0 / 100
Community Resilience56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.8 107 km
Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 108 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 108 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 117 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 120 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 150 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 117 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 120 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 110 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 122 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 91 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 117 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 108 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 106 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 97 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 128 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 123 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 112 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 128 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 117 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 2 267 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

168 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 78 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 47 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 14, 1988 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 82 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 19 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 92 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 72 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 44 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 78 km
2016 16 MILE 7,896 58 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 69 km
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 33 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 45 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 39 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 43 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 74 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 70 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 94 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 63 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 80 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 41 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

Smallwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.1").

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