Lake Delta, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,005 Population 897/sq mi density
$97,917 Median Income $62,095 per capita
$224,200 Home Value $199,530 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,917 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,200 home value, $825/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Delta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 164.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation578 ft (176 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density897/sq mi
Coordinates43.2868°N, 75.4691°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 164.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.37"

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %86.0%
Unhealthy Days0

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

24 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 97 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 122 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 78 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 84 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 38 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 136 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 148 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 134 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 136 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 126 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 135 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 137 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 119 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 132 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 131 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 131 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 137 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 137 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 111 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 136 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 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

127 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 44 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 20 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 68 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 94 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 9 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 36 km 4
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 91 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 10 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 39 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 33 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Lake Delta has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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