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Oneonta, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County

3.7 /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 246 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 1,042 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,031 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,800 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 83.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,147 ft (350 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density3,318/sq mi
Coordinates42.4548°N, 75.0669°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOtsego County County
Nearest AirportAlbert S Nader Regional (ONH)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 83.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.8 / 100
Community Resilience87.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 37 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 132 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 80 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 149 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 80 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 79 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 80 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 81 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 84 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 84 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 80 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 64 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 81 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 79 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 80 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 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

159 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 91 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 61 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 9 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 76 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 91 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 95 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 47 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 58 km 2
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 25 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHERRYTOWN FIRE (943 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 CHERRYTOWN FIRE 943 88 km
2024 WHITEHOUSE 607 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.2 in

Oneonta has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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