Cazenovia, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Madison County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,760 Population 1,460/sq mi density
$91,923 Median Income $33,435 per capita
$258,700 Home Value $417,007 Zillow
$1,170 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$91,923 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,700 home value, $1,170/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cazenovia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 127.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,185 ft (361 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,460/sq mi
Coordinates42.9279°N, 75.8513°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportSyracuse Hancock International (SYR)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 127.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.22"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.2 / 100
Community Resilience85.6 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche 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 M3.6 105 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 96 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 142 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 87 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 148 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 146 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 148 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 148 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 146 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 146 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 146 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 148 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 124 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 149 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 105 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 101 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 146 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 148 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 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

146 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 65 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 76 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 68 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 19 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 42 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 23 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 48 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 16 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 82 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 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.9 in

Cazenovia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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