Afton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Broome County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,086
Population
710/sq mi density
$37,885
Median Income
$24,813 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$174,080 Zillow
$787
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$37,885 median income, 16.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $787/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Afton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 79.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 979 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2292°N, 75.5248°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Broome County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albert S Nader Regional (ONH) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Afton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").