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Lisle, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cortland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
258 Population 274/sq mi density
$72,188 Median Income $33,587 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $180,722 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lisle 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 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,061 ft (323 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates42.3491°N, 76.0055°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCortland County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience86.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 113 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 114 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 103 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 140 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 134 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 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 66 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 81 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 77 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 33 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 77 km 4
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 43 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 26 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 87 km 0
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 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in

Lisle has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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