Newfield, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,112 Population 883/sq mi density

$93,079 Median Income $35,188 per capita

$152,700 Home Value $167,922 Zillow

45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$93,079 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$152,700 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

278 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Newfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	45.3°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,151 ft (351 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	883/sq mi
Coordinates	42.3575°N, 76.5938°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Tompkins County County
Nearest Airport	Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"

2% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0421 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.9 / 100
Community Resilience	83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 2001	6 km W of Bath, New York	M3.2	66 km
Jun 5, 2009	4 km SSE of Attica, New York	M2.9	145 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	89 km
Mar 15, 2022	5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York	M2.6	133 km
Apr 11, 2007	6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York	M2.6	112 km
Jan 25, 1999	New York	M2.5	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

140 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 60 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	94 km	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	49 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	100 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	37 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	90 km	1
May 2, 1983	EF3	40 km	0
Jun 2, 1969	EF3	72 km	0
Aug 30, 1955	EF3	27 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	72 km	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	90 km	0
Aug 21, 2011	EF2	80 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	71 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	22 km	0
May 16, 2009	EF2	68 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	87 km	0
Aug 28, 1990	EF2	28 km	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF2	69 km	2
Aug 28, 1988	EF2	98 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF2	85 km	0
Sep 18, 1977	EF2	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2010	DRY MARSH	1,018	70 km
2009	WOODRUFF	757	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	2.1 in
March	33°F (0°C)	2.5 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.3 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	3.3 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.7 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.1 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.7 in

Newfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.1").

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