Clifton Springs, New York
Clifton Springs is a village of 2,273 people in Ontario County, New York, founded in 1801.
Why visit Clifton Springs
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Clifton Springs Sanitarium, Clifton Springs Sanitarium Historic District and Clifton Springs Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 57 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Clifton Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clifton Springs
Clifton Springs is a village located in Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 2,209 at the 2020 Census. The village takes its name from local mineral springs.
From the Wikipedia article Clifton Springs, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Clifton Springs Sanitarium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in New York, United States
Clifton Springs Sanitarium Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New York, United States
Harmon Cobblestone Farmhouse and Cobblestone Smokehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Oliver Warner Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship6
Saint John's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal
32 East Main Street, Clifton Springs
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church
Clifton Springs, New York, United States
History
The location was first settled around 1801, and much of the early community endeavors exploited the sulfur springs as a health spa. The village was incorporated in 1859.
The development of the area was slow until 1849, when Dr. Henry Foster came looking for a place to begin his water cure. Modern medicine was in its early stages, and it was thought that the sulphur waters together with a strong religious revival could restore many to active and useful lives. Sulphur Springs, as it was once called, was well known throughout the eastern part of the US because of this. Over the years, thousands of people came to enjoy the benefits of the water and rest and regain their health. Some famous people who visited the area were Elvis Presley, and Bette Davis' daughter. The area around the former sanitarium was designated the Clifton Springs Sanitarium Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
From the History section of Clifton Springs, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare2
UR Medicine Cardiac Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
410 Clifton Springs Professional Park
Map of Clifton Springs
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 13.5 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 17°F | 1.6 in | 13.3 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 12.8 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 61°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 59°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.3 in | 10.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Geneva Rsch Farm Hcn (8 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
Ontario County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Shortsville 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Manchester 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Canandaigua 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Geneva 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Marion 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Bloomfield 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Clyde 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Sodus 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Brighton 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Rochester 28 mi northwest, about 46 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clifton Springs freight station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Foster Cottage Clifton Springs Sanitarium May 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Foster Block Clifton Springs Sanitarium Historic District May 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- YMCA Clifton Springs Sanitarium Historic District May 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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