Hammondsport, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
564 Population 1,611/sq mi density
$70,521 Median Income $44,282 per capita
$189,200 Home Value $353,474 Zillow
$722 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,521 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, $722/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hammondsport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 53.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,611/sq mi
Coordinates42.4087°N, 77.2229°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySteuben County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 53.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0396 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.04 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.14 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.9 / 100
Community Resilience70.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 137 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 16 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 147 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 96 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 105 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 130 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 146 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 82 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 104 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

110 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 35 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 26 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 67 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 31 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 6, 2024 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 95 km
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 74 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Hammondsport has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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