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Prospect, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
337
Population
784/sq mi density
$46,413
Median Income
$24,549 per capita
$104,400
Home Value
$281,913 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
652
Violent Crime/100K
3,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,413 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Prospect has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,170 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3022°N, 75.1525°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oneida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in |
Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").