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Sylvan Beach, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
889 Population 1,288/sq mi density
$55,268 Median Income $42,496 per capita
$151,600 Home Value $211,271 Zillow
$941 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 4,016 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,268 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,600 home value, $941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sylvan Beach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 151.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,288/sq mi
Coordinates43.2067°N, 75.7214°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportGriffiss International (RME)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 151.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

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

21 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 M4.0 106 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 144 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 77 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 75 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 54 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 149 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 149 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 147 km
Oct 13, 1997 18 km NW of Cranberry Lake, New York M3.0 142 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 150 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 141 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 145 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 146 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 145 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 150 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 124 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 150 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 133 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 77 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 102 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 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 26 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2023 EF3 33 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 47 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 73 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF2 19 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 25 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 56 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 14 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 79 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 16, 1976 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 61 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 16 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 15 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in

Sylvan Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.7").

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