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Adams Center, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,002
Population
206/sq mi density
$100,313
Median Income
$43,263 per capita
$178,100
Home Value
$217,172 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
546
Violent Crime/100K
4,627 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
546 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Adams Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 116.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8700°N, 75.9887°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown International (ART) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in |
Adams Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").