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Waterville, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Madison County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,682
Population
1,185/sq mi density
$76,125
Median Income
$37,650 per capita
$158,300
Home Value
$208,780 Zillow
$852
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
652
Violent Crime/100K
3,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,125 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
652 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterville 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 | 1,208 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9306°N, 75.3802°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in |
Waterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").