Johnstown, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,153
Population
1,691/sq mi density
$62,333
Median Income
$34,473 per capita
$147,000
Home Value
$207,467 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
136
Violent Crime/100K
1,635 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,333 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,000 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnstown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 53.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0073°N, 74.3751°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.1 in |
Johnstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.5").