Camillus, New York
Camillus is a village of 1,424 people in Onondaga County, New York, founded in 1790.
Why visit Camillus
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Smith Hill, Camillus Union Free School, Martisco Station and Camillus Erie Canal Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 128 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Camillus
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camillus
Camillus is a village in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,222. The village takes its name from the town in which it is located. It is part of the Syracuse metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Camillus (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Camillus Union Free School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Camillus, NY, listed on the NRHP in Onondaga County, New York
Martisco Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Railway station in Martisco, the United States of America
Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Canal in Camillus, New York, United States of America
Wilcox Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Camillus, New York, NRHP-listed
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Camillus Erie Canal Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes2
History
Camillus village was part of the former Central New York Military Tract. The village was one of the first locations settled, around 1790.
A protest against the Fugitive Slave Law was formulated in the village in 1852.
The First Baptist Church of Camillus and Camillus Union Free School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On February 11, 2013, the Camillus Cutlery Company caught on fire and was burned down. The cause of the fire was the result of a spark from a cutting torch, during metal removal; no one was injured or killed as a result of the fire.
From the History section of Camillus (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
First Baptist Church of Camillus
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Map of Camillus
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.6 in | 34.0 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 30.3 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 25°F | 3.0 in | 19.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 3.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 9.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 3.3 in | 30.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap Gsn Hcn 72519 (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Onondaga County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-10-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-06-10: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds (Flood)
- 2005-09-30: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Syracuse 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
- DeWitt 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Auburn 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Fulton 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Oswego 31 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Cortland 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Oneida 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Geneva 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Ithaca 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Rome 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CamillusUnionFreeSchool 2007dec14, Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FirstBaptistChurchOfCamillus2007 12 14, Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WilcoxOctagonHouse 2007 12 14, Donald P. Cram Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ninemile Aqueduct restoration, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
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