The Town FilesLake Delta, New York
Community in Oneida County · population 2,757 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,400
- Household income
- $100,094
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 167 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 49.2
Lake Delta is a community of 2,757 people in Oneida County, New York. The median home is worth $239,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 86% of New York towns.
How Lake Delta ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake Delta is worth $239,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $100,094, which is more affordable than 67% of New York towns. Median rent is $907 a month. 89.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Delta | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $907 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $100,094 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Lake Delta
| People | Lake Delta | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Lake Delta
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 167.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Delta since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 16, 2024 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 22, 2013.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 102,542 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,102 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Lake Delta itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Towns near Lake Delta
- Lee, NY3.6 mi · 6,171 people · home $217,700
- Rome, NY4.3 mi · 32,127 people · home $154,400
- Floyd, NY8.0 mi · 3,733 people · home $204,200
- Annsville, NY8.4 mi · 2,639 people · home $106,300
- Westmoreland, NY11.5 mi · 5,924 people · home $238,100
- Verona, NY11.9 mi · 5,974 people · home $196,700
- Whitestown, NY12.4 mi · 18,118 people · home $190,300
- Marcy, NY12.8 mi · 8,777 people · home $236,200
Lake Delta questions
Is Lake Delta, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Delta scores better for retirees than 67% of New York towns and quieter than 86%. 30.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Lake Delta?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Delta is valued at $239,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,094, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $907 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Delta?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 167.4 inches of snow.
Does Lake Delta get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Delta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 16, 2024. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)