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Jefferson, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Schoharie County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
150
Population
140/sq mi density
$70,781
Median Income
$35,891 per capita
$168,500
Home Value
$219,949 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
186
Violent Crime/100K
1,776 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,781 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 70.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4782°N, 74.6033°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Schoharie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albert S Nader Regional (ONH) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in |
Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").