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Scio, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
641
Population
482/sq mi density
$125,200
Home Value
$131,483 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
59
Violent Crime/100K
1,372 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Scio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 54.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,454 ft (443 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1732°N, 77.9795°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Steuben County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradford Regional (BFD) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.04 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.14 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.6 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in |
Scio has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.1").