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Star Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
640 Population 147/sq mi density
$59,286 Median Income $35,139 per capita
$83,600 Home Value $118,091 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 3,949 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,286 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Star Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,478 ft (450 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates44.1695°N, 75.0389°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySt. Lawrence County County
Nearest AirportOgdensburg International (OGS)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.7 / 100
Community Resilience70.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
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 M5.3 113 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 141 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 67 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 134 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 149 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 132 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 113 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 74 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 86 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 125 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 114 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 123 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 66 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 79 km
Feb 24, 2002 7 km WSW of Casselman, Canada M3.1 125 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 115 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 149 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 121 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 121 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 15, 1986 EF2 44 km 1
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 67 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 61 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 3, 2021 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF1 61 km 0
Aug 1, 2005 EF1 71 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 34 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF1 69 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF1 77 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF1 70 km 0
Aug 7, 1972 EF1 37 km 0
Jul 12, 1969 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 29, 1960 EF1 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.9 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.3 in

Star Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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