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Norwich, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chenango County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,880 Population 3,245/sq mi density
$51,713 Median Income $30,499 per capita
$123,100 Home Value $170,771 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
425 Violent Crime/100K 2,826 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,713 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,100 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
425 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Norwich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 74.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density3,245/sq mi
Coordinates42.5333°N, 75.5228°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChenango County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 74.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.9 / 100
Community Resilience57.4 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 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 70 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 147 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 122 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 116 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 115 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 116 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 116 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 144 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 116 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 118 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 118 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 116 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 117 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 97 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 147 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 115 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 116 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 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

149 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 88 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 35 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 52 km 4
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 40 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 12 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 67 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 21 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 44 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 17, 1954 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 64 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.4 in

Norwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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