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Whitney Point, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Broome County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,070 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$44,526 Median Income $24,892 per capita
$140,200 Home Value $180,473 Zillow
$816 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,430 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$44,526 median income, 19.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitney Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation950 ft (290 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,029/sq mi
Coordinates42.3306°N, 75.9716°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBroome County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.4 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 111 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 117 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 103 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 138 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 137 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 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 64 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 79 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 33 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 78 km 4
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 29 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 89 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 45 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 44 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 25 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 85 km 0
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 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Whitney Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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