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Edmeston, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
592 Population 136/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $27,906 per capita
$136,400 Home Value $191,787 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,776 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,400 home value, $617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Edmeston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 77.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates42.6989°N, 75.2523°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOtsego County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 77.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 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 48 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 144 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 143 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 103 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 95 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 147 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 93 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 94 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 147 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 95 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 93 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 95 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 95 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 95 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 96 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 73 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 144 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 93 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 95 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 1 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

147 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 59 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 61 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 23 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 45 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 46 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 56 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 55 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 48 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 19 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 59 km 1
Jul 15, 2024 EF1 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in

Edmeston has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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