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Taconic Shores, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Columbia County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
629 Population 758/sq mi density
$172,514 Median Income $104,063 per capita
$186,800 Home Value $448,865 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 2,518 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$172,514 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Taconic Shores experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 49.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation544 ft (166 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density758/sq mi
Coordinates42.1161°N, 73.5552°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyColumbia County County
Nearest AirportHudson Valley Regional (POU)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 49.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.2 / 100
Community Resilience79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 109 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 108 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 61 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 143 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 113 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 68 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 131 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 68 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 71 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 116 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 146 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 68 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 129 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 74 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 77 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 108 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 77 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 68 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 68 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 93 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 2 192 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 67 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

232 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 1,079 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 14 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 98 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 78 km 3
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 36 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 66 km 3
May 31, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 27 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 76 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 81 km 0
May 10, 1954 EF3 92 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 69 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 50 km 0
May 18, 2000 EF2 48 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROOSA GAP (2,747 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 ROOSA GAP 2,747 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,224 74 km
2016 SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE 1,929 81 km
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 75 km
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 73 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Taconic Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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