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Cambridge, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Bennington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,341
Population
1,353/sq mi density
$73,805
Median Income
$36,559 per capita
$184,200
Home Value
$251,433 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
43.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
135
Violent Crime/100K
1,175 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,805 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,200 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0280°N, 73.3813°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bennington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in |
Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").