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Village of the Branch, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,813 Population 1,908/sq mi density
$175,583 Median Income $56,268 per capita
$656,500 Home Value $743,241 Zillow
$1,857 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$175,583 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$656,500 home value, $1,857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Village of the Branch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,908/sq mi
Coordinates40.8534°N, 73.1822°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNassau County County
Nearest AirportJohn F Kennedy International (JFK)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 31.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience97.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

23 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 M4.8 134 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 133 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 146 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 142 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 112 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 113 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 41 km
Aug 3, 2025 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey M3.0 73 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 113 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 134 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 133 km
Aug 5, 2025 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey M2.8 74 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 93 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 52 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 80 km
Oct 27, 2001 1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York M2.6 67 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 147 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 135 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 118 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 246 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 247 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 284 km
1991 Bob Category 2 103 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

164 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 262 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 63 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
May 24, 1962 EF3 78 km 1
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 99 km 0
May 15, 2018 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 8, 2007 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 12, 2006 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 7, 1998 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 5, 1984 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 18, 1973 EF2 35 km 0
Jun 12, 1973 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 19, 1971 EF2 34 km 0
Sep 27, 1970 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 15, 1970 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 LONG ISLAND, NY Meteorological 0.3 m 9 km
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 23,000 87 km
2024 JENNINGS CREEK 5,069 100 km
2012 CRESCENT BOW FIRE 1,068 30 km
1988 UNNAMED 833 90 km
2016 SHERWOOD 642 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Village of the Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.1").

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