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Oriskany Falls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Madison County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
616 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$45,536 Median Income $51,490 per capita
$93,900 Home Value $193,696 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,536 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,900 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oriskany Falls 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

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)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation976 ft (297 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates42.9380°N, 75.4636°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.2 / 100
Community Resilience85.6 / 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 Moderate
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)

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 73 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 149 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 112 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 111 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 77 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 118 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 116 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 118 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 140 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 118 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 115 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 116 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 116 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 118 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 94 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 119 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 112 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 129 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 116 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 118 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 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

147 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 77 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 97 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 61 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 16 km 4
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 50 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 45 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 23 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 55 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 29 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.0 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.6 in

Oriskany Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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