Bridgewater, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County
2.8
/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
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,755 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 77.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
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) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Bridgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").