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Ogdensburg, NY
Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,600
Population
1,935/sq mi density
$59,306
Median Income
$30,956 per capita
$82,100
Home Value
$104,916 Zillow
$761
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
343
Violent Crime/100K
2,823 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,306 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, $761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
343 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ogdensburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 286 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7092°N, 75.4633°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | St. Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ogdensburg International (OGS) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Ogdensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").