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Worcester, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,017 Population 119/sq mi density
$76,731 Median Income $28,509 per capita
$140,900 Home Value $166,105 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,731 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Worcester has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 85.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,816 ft (554 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates42.6141°N, 74.7398°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySchoharie County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 85.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 5 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 123 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 52 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 117 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 51 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 52 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 135 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 52 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 51 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 54 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 54 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 52 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 32 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 53 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 51 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

167 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 30 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 50 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 85 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 89 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 89 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 85 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHERRYTOWN FIRE (943 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 90 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in

Worcester has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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