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DeRuyter, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Madison County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
380 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $29,871 per capita
$108,800 Home Value $382,532 Zillow
$414 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
44°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
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $414/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
DeRuyter 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

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)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Coordinates42.7587°N, 75.8867°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportSyracuse Hancock International (SYR)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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

20 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 M4.0 100 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 123 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 113 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 132 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 105 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 147 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 M3.1 147 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 147 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 148 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 147 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 M2.7 147 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 147 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 125 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 148 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 123 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 108 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 M2.6 147 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 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

155 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 48 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 84 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 69 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 62 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 75 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 33 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 25 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 5 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 28 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 30 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 17 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 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.5 in

DeRuyter has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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