Candor, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tioga County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
878 Population 1,995/sq mi density
$62,583 Median Income $35,533 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $167,922 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,583 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $807/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Candor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 64.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,995/sq mi
Coordinates42.2284°N, 76.3367°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTioga County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 64.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.46"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.1 / 100
Community Resilience73.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 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 M4.0 143 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 88 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 79 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 132 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 136 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 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

148 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 72 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 23 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 30 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 30 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 65 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 53 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 56 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 77 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 14, 1974 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 46 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 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Candor has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").

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