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Ilion, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,636 Population 3,067/sq mi density
$61,880 Median Income $30,396 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $143,962 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 2,503 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,880 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ilion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density3,067/sq mi
Coordinates43.0113°N, 75.0397°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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

21 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 52 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 122 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 124 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 130 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 73 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 90 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 118 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 88 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 90 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 145 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 110 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 91 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 86 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 86 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 86 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 91 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 65 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 91 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 123 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 88 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 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

142 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 64 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 46 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 63 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 49 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 79 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 46 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 82 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 59 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.5 in

Ilion has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").

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