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Adams, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Jefferson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,730
Population
1,193/sq mi density
$62,411
Median Income
$34,089 per capita
$188,400
Home Value
$207,854 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
546
Violent Crime/100K
4,627 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,411 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
546 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Adams has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8102°N, 76.0230°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown International (ART) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0397 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in |
Adams has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").