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Oriskany, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,233 Population 1,561/sq mi density
$66,042 Median Income $36,404 per capita
$168,900 Home Value $238,605 Zillow
$903 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
652 Violent Crime/100K 3,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,042 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,900 home value, $903/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oriskany 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

Elevation434 ft (132 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,561/sq mi
Coordinates43.1568°N, 75.3335°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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

23 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 79 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 124 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 96 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 101 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 52 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 119 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 138 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 119 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 117 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 137 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 140 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 117 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 120 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 M2.8 114 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 114 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 120 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 M2.7 120 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 96 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 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

141 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 45 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 75 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 72 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 36 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 14 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 31 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 68 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 81 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 36 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 27 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 79 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.5 in

Oriskany has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").

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