Otego, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
965
Population
832/sq mi density
$76,908
Median Income
$40,572 per capita
$173,800
Home Value
$179,512 Zillow
$929
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,908 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $929/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Otego experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 79.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3928°N, 75.1801°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Otsego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albert S Nader Regional (ONH) 11 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in |
Otego has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").