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Spencer, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Tioga County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
848
Population
815/sq mi density
$50,682
Median Income
$27,844 per capita
$139,200
Home Value
$167,922 Zillow
$1,034
Median Rent
43.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
278
Violent Crime/100K
3,347 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,682 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Spencer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 998 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2151°N, 76.4947°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tioga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in |
Spencer has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.2").