What is the wildfire risk in zip code 10073?

Zip code 10073 (New York, NY) has a WildfireRiskScore of 3.5 out of 10, classified as LOW-MEDIUM risk. This is based on USFS Fireshed Registry data, historical fire occurrence, and wildland-urban interface factors.

How many wildfires have occurred near 10073?

In the last 20 years, there have been 0 recorded wildfires within 25 miles of 10073, burning approximately 0 acres. Within 10 miles, 0 fires have occurred.

Will homeowners insurance be affected by wildfire risk in 10073?

Standard homeowners insurance is generally available in 10073. Wildfire risk may increase premiums by an estimated 41% compared to low-risk areas.

Wildfire Risk in Zip Code 10073

New York, New York

🟢 LOW-MEDIUM RISK 3.5/10

0 Fires within 25mi (20yr)

0 Acres Burned (25mi)

None Last Fire Year

Historical Fires Near 10073 (Last 20 Years)

Radius	Fire Count	Acres Burned
Within 10 miles	0	0
Within 25 miles	0	0
Within 50 miles	13	—

USFS Fireshed Classification

Fireshed Region Eastern

Nearest National Forest / Fireshed Adirondack

WildfireRiskScore 3.5 / 10

Insurance Impact for 10073

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Standard Coverage Available

Standard homeowners insurance is generally available in 10073. Wildfire risk factors may affect premiums and specific wildfire coverage terms.

Estimated wildfire-driven premium increase vs. low-risk areas: +41%

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Defensible Space Recommendations for LOW-MEDIUM Risk

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Low Risk — Standard Precautions

Standard yard maintenance is sufficient. Avoid burning debris on dry/windy days. Know your local fire department contact.

How the WildfireRiskScore Is Calculated

The WildfireRiskScore (0–10) for zip code 10073 is a composite of three factors:

USFS Fireshed classification (0–4 points): Based on the USFS Fireshed Registry, which categorizes all US land by wildfire risk using fuel loads, weather patterns, and ignition probability.
Historical fire density (0–3 points): Weighted count of recorded wildfires within 25 miles over the past 20 years from the USFS Fire Occurrence Database.
Terrain and WUI factors (0–3 points): Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) proximity, elevation, aspect, and slope — areas at the edge of undeveloped wildland are at highest risk.

Nearby Zip Codes in New York

10001 New York, NY 🟢 LOW-MEDIUM Score: 3.5/10 10003 New York, NY 🟡 MEDIUM Score: 4.7/10 10005 New York, NY 🟡 MEDIUM Score: 4.3/10 10007 New York, NY 🟢 LOW-MEDIUM Score: 2.9/10 10009 New York, NY 🟢 LOW-MEDIUM Score: 2.2/10

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