Frankfort, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,384 Population 2,360/sq mi density
$48,931 Median Income $37,388 per capita
$119,000 Home Value $143,962 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,931 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $811/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Frankfort experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 85.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation419 ft (128 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density2,360/sq mi
Coordinates43.0378°N, 75.0716°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 85.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %86.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 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 56 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 121 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 120 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 126 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 70 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 94 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 120 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 92 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 94 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 147 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 143 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 94 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 109 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 89 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 90 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 89 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 95 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 69 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 95 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 120 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 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

140 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 55 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 50 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 59 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 76 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 57 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 47 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 78 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 83 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 56 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.6 in

Frankfort has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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