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Remsen, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
380 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$54,792 Median Income $31,371 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $281,913 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
652 Violent Crime/100K 3,835 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,792 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Remsen 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 Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,183 ft (361 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,027/sq mi
Coordinates43.3282°N, 75.1870°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 88 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 102 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 90 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 101 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 36 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 122 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 126 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 119 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 121 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 116 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 118 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 122 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 97 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 117 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 114 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 114 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 122 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 122 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 97 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

136 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 77 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 30 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 53 km 4
May 29, 2013 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 90 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 54 km 1
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.0 in

Remsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").

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