Old Forge, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Herkimer County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
359
Population
201/sq mi density
$70,313
Median Income
$49,438 per capita
$332,200
Home Value
$146,267 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,313 median income, 15.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$332,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Old Forge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 157.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,859 ft (567 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7064°N, 74.9691°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Herkimer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.0 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.1 in |
Old Forge has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.2").