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Canastota, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,527 Population 1,355/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $33,313 per capita
$131,500 Home Value $212,301 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 4,016 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,500 home value, $886/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Canastota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 151.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation415 ft (126 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density1,355/sq mi
Coordinates43.0841°N, 75.7555°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportSyracuse Hancock International (SYR)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 151.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 101 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 89 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 84 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 68 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 146 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 146 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 144 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 146 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 150 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 143 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 143 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 143 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 146 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 121 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 147 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 144 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 89 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 102 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 144 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 146 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 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

134 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 25 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 46 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 47 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 71 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 26 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 14 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 59 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 42 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 15 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 65 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 29 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 1 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 68 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 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Canastota has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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