Phelps, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Ontario County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,164
Population
1,866/sq mi density
$65,272
Median Income
$32,217 per capita
$162,700
Home Value
$233,503 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,272 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,700 home value, $1,094/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Phelps experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 56.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9581°N, 77.0621°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ontario County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Phelps has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").