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Otter Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Lewis County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
109
Population
232/sq mi density
$83,750
Median Income
$68,621 per capita
$262,500
Home Value
$146,267 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
652
Violent Crime/100K
3,835 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$262,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Otter Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,521 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5927°N, 75.1174°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in |
Otter Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.4").