All Countries
Utica, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
64,440
Population
3,854/sq mi density
$51,513
Median Income
$26,342 per capita
$133,400
Home Value
$197,257 Zillow
$907
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
625
Violent Crime/100K
3,319 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,513 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,400 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Utica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0964°N, 75.2260°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Oneida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Utica has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").