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Wolcott, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cayuga County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,446
Population
742/sq mi density
$43,661
Median Income
$27,701 per capita
$85,300
Home Value
$201,336 Zillow
$636
Median Rent
41.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
276
Violent Crime/100K
3,467 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,661 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $636/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolcott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 140.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2228°N, 76.8121°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cayuga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Wolcott has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.3").