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Vernon, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Oneida County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,313
Population
1,382/sq mi density
$62,031
Median Income
$32,497 per capita
$169,300
Home Value
$246,504 Zillow
$941
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,031 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,300 home value, $941/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernon 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 Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0792°N, 75.5386°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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in |
Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").