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Hornell, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,173
Population
2,492/sq mi density
$46,321
Median Income
$28,527 per capita
$86,600
Home Value
$107,692 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
59
Violent Crime/100K
1,372 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,321 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hornell 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 62.1 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 Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,157 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3330°N, 77.6632°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Steuben County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in |
Hornell has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.9").