Oswego County
City in New York, United States
Overview
Oswego County, located along Lake Ontario in northern New York, is known for its scenic waterfronts, small-town hospitality, and rich maritime history. With busy towns, rural landscapes, and abundant outdoor activities, it's a destination for nature lovers, anglers, and those seeking a peaceful getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
117,525
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.46°, -76.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,010
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
-23.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1085 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYR
Distance
40 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.