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Colton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
248
Population
149/sq mi density
$67,344
Median Income
$40,117 per capita
$109,800
Home Value
$175,370 Zillow
$358
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
3,949 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,344 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $358/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Colton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 691 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5651°N, 74.9467°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in |
Colton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").