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Blodgett Mills, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cortland County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
193 Population 89/sq mi density
$61,094 Median Income $29,512 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $194,617 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
805 Violent Crime/100K 3,982 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,094 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
805 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Blodgett Mills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 64.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates42.5665°N, 76.1329°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCortland County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 64.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience86.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively 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

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 119 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 145 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 129 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 106 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 133 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 120 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 145 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 144 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 108 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 142 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 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

161 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 57 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 55 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 71 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 78 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 62 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 63 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 25 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 77 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 31 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in

Blodgett Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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