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Sidney, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chenango County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,865
Population
1,624/sq mi density
$49,226
Median Income
$25,522 per capita
$116,100
Home Value
$179,512 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
329
Violent Crime/100K
3,951 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,226 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sidney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,624/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3083°N, 75.3978°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chenango County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albert S Nader Regional (ONH) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in |
Sidney has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.5").