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Chittenango, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,855 Population 1,950/sq mi density
$66,053 Median Income $35,595 per capita
$179,200 Home Value $256,976 Zillow
$776 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 4,016 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,053 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,200 home value, $776/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chittenango 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

Elevation520 ft (158 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density1,950/sq mi
Coordinates43.0461°N, 75.8748°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportSyracuse Hancock International (SYR)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 151.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

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

9 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 M4.0 108 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 92 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 83 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 147 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 76 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 129 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 145 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 91 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 94 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 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 55 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 62 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 20 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 56 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 35 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 26 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 61 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 10 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 15, 2024 EF1 44 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 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Chittenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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