Newark Valley, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tioga County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,149 Population 1,161/sq mi density
$68,229 Median Income $29,560 per capita
$118,600 Home Value $222,067 Zillow
$895 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,229 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,600 home value, $895/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Newark Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation957 ft (292 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,161/sq mi
Coordinates42.2229°N, 76.1868°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTioga County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 86.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.41"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.1 / 100
Community Resilience73.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
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 M4.0 132 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 100 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 84 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 138 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 148 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 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

158 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 66 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 68 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 17 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 46 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 96 km 4
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 91 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 60 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 65 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 46 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 78 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 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Newark Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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