Cortland, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cortland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
17,465
Population
4,490/sq mi density
$55,368
Median Income
$27,328 per capita
$143,800
Home Value
$210,616 Zillow
$893
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
285
Violent Crime/100K
3,291 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,368 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cortland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 64.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6009°N, 76.1791°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cortland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Cortland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.7").