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Jacksonville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
539 Population 149/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $35,032 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $321,928 Zillow
$1,583 Median Rent 40.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $1,583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 56.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,059 ft (323 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates42.5061°N, 76.6188°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTompkins County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 56.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

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

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 137 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 66 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 138 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 105 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 127 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 95 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 62 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 53 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 74 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 55 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 96 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 37 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 62 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 21 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 70 km 2
May 2, 1983 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 95 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 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Jacksonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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