Oneonta, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
14,467
Population
3,318/sq mi density
$65,031
Median Income
$28,183 per capita
$187,800
Home Value
$179,512 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
80
Violent Crime/100K
764 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,031 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,800 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oneonta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 83.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,147 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4548°N, 75.0669°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Otsego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albert S Nader Regional (ONH) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in |
Oneonta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").