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South Fallsburg, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Sullivan County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,850
Population
580/sq mi density
$47,566
Median Income
$28,516 per capita
$314,700
Home Value
$280,029 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
267
Violent Crime/100K
3,396 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,566 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$314,700 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
South Fallsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 57.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,210 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7039°N, 74.6326°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
South Fallsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").