Fabius, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Madison County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
368 Population 856/sq mi density
$68,542 Median Income $41,878 per capita
$147,700 Home Value $382,532 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,542 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,700 home value, $856/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fabius has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 117.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density856/sq mi
Coordinates42.8347°N, 75.9848°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportSyracuse Hancock International (SYR)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 117.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.89"

Air Quality

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

8 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 M4.0 109 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 114 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 102 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 128 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 101 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 133 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 114 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 97 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 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 64 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 51 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 33 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 13 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 47 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 41 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 81 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 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
April 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in

Fabius has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.9").

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