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Dryden, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,783 Population 1,013/sq mi density
$51,920 Median Income $37,829 per capita
$211,700 Home Value $287,579 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,920 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$211,700 home value, $936/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dryden 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,078 ft (329 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,013/sq mi
Coordinates42.4908°N, 76.3014°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTompkins County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 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 M4.0 134 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 137 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 91 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 147 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 108 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 107 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 130 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 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 99 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 48 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 80 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 82 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 65 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 77 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 40 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 44 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 62 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 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in

Dryden has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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