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McGraw, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cortland County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,071
Population
1,082/sq mi density
$58,542
Median Income
$26,309 per capita
$106,400
Home Value
$194,617 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
805
Violent Crime/100K
3,982 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,542 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
805 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McGraw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 117.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,140 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,082/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5938°N, 76.0975°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cortland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 20 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 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 (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in |
McGraw has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.5").