Oneida, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
10,240 Population 464/sq mi density
$60,380 Median Income $38,436 per capita
$146,300 Home Value $219,337 Zillow
$841 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
419 Violent Crime/100K 3,622 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,380 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,300 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oneida experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 127.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation569 ft (173 m)
Area22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates43.0704°N, 75.6736°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 127.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %86.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 95 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 93 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 89 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 66 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 139 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 139 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 137 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 140 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 145 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 136 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 136 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 136 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 140 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 114 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 140 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 148 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 92 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 109 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 137 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 139 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 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

137 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 46 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 97 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 45 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 76 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 78 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 9 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 58 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 43 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 10 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 64 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 7 km 1
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 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.0 in

Oneida has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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