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Bridgewater, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
507
Population
523/sq mi density
$35,755
Median Income
$18,195 per capita
$721
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
652
Violent Crime/100K
3,835 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,755 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 77.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,215 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8787°N, 75.2520°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Otsego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in |
Bridgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").