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Freeville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
437 Population 412/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $43,154 per capita
$184,400 Home Value $287,579 Zillow
$928 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
805 Violent Crime/100K 3,982 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $928/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
805 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Freeville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 64.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates42.5084°N, 76.3472°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTompkins County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 64.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

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

8 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 M4.0 137 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 135 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 88 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 M2.8 109 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 149 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 104 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 125 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 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 51 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 77 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 79 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 47 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 42 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 47 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 79 km 1
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 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

Freeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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