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Plattsburgh West, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Clinton County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,306
Population
687/sq mi density
$60,703
Median Income
$30,254 per capita
$55,000
Home Value
$238,663 Zillow
$903
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,328 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$60,703 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $903/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Plattsburgh West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 319 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6828°N, 73.5052°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Plattsburgh International (PBG) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in |
Plattsburgh West has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.6").