Central Square, New York
Central Square is a village of 2,163 people in Oswego County, New York.
Why visit Central Square
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 11 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Brewerton.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; February lows average 12°F.
Weather in Central Square
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Central Square
Central Square is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Central Square had a population of 1,862. The village is located in the southern part of the town of Hastings on Route 49 and U.S. Route 11. It is west of Interstate 81 and northwest of Oneida Lake.
From the Wikipedia article Central Square, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Fort Brewerton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Fort in New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes11
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
3002 East Avenue, Central Square
Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
3016 East Avenue, Central Square
Mo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 07:00-01:00
Where to stay1
History
The site was the crossing of Native American trails that became crossroads of the early settlers. Central Square was first called "Loomis Corners" after Chester Loomis, who built a hotel there. Later, the community also became a railroad junction.
The central part of the village was devastated by a fire in 1929.
From the History section of Central Square, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.6 mi
12 Gildner Road, Central Square
First Universalist Society of Central Square
Church · Unitarian-Universalist Congregation
3243 Fulton Avenue, Central Square
Divine Mercy Catholic Church
Church · Catholic
584 South Main Street, Central Square
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
701 North Main Street, Central Square
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Central Square
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 13°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 12°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 21°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 33°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brewerton Lock 23 (4 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
Oswego County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Brewerton 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Baldwinsville 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Fulton 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Seneca Knolls 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Syracuse 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- DeWitt 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Minetto 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Camillus 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Camden 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Oswego 22 mi northwest, about 35 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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