Wolcott, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cayuga County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,446
Population
742/sq mi density
$43,661
Median Income
$27,701 per capita
$85,300
Home Value
$228,433 Zillow
$636
Median Rent
41.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,661 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $636/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolcott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 104.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Wolcott has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").