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Marathon, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cortland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,011
Population
895/sq mi density
$62,984
Median Income
$25,584 per capita
$119,700
Home Value
$180,722 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
660
Violent Crime/100K
4,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,984 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,700 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Marathon 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 Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4448°N, 76.0362°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cortland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.7 / 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)
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 |
Marathon 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").