Sparrow Bush, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Sussex County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,178 Population 419/sq mi density

$55,820 Median Income $44,969 per capita

$215,300 Home Value $343,648 Zillow

$1,325 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

267 Violent Crime/100K 3,396 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$55,820 median income, 7.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$215,300 home value, $1,325/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

267 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sparrow Bush experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.3°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	980 ft (299 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density	419/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4009°N, 74.7079°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Sussex County County
Nearest Airport	Sullivan County International (MSV) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"

24% above US avg

Snowfall 40.8"

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 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	79 km
Jun 17, 1991	7 km NE of Worcester, New York	M4.0	137 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	79 km
Dec 13, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.2	140 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	94 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	120 km
May 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M3.1	139 km
Jul 24, 2007	12 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M3.1	142 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	82 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	101 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	61 km
Oct 21, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.9	139 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	79 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	77 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	71 km
Mar 22, 2009	9 km SW of Altamont, New York	M2.8	146 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	92 km
Feb 18, 2009	15 km N of Medusa, New York	M2.7	139 km
Feb 27, 2008	2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York	M2.7	147 km
Feb 20, 2009	15 km SSW of Altamont, New York	M2.7	140 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	244 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	148 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

206 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 94 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 31, 1998	EF3	35 km	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	17 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	61 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	69 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	61 km	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	48 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	97 km	0
May 15, 2018	EF2	86 km	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	90 km	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	63 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	69 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	18 km	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	99 km	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	79 km	0
May 18, 2000	EF2	77 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	39 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	42 km	0
Nov 8, 1996	EF2	96 km	0
Sep 18, 1991	EF2	80 km	0
Jul 10, 1989	EF2	86 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	—	—	83 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	54 km
2016	16 MILE	7,896	43 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	43 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	36 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	51 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	99 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	44 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	98 km
2006	CHERRYTOWN FIRE	943	58 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	51 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	58 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	87 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	49 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	57 km
2024	WHITEHOUSE	607	60 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	57 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	35°F (1°C)	3.6 in
April	46°F (8°C)	4.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
September	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.9 in
December	29°F (-1°C)	3.6 in

Sparrow Bush has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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