Worcester, New York
Worcester is a community of 1,032 people in Otsego County, New York.
Why visit Worcester
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Buttermilk Falls, Wieting Theater and Worcester Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 73°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 86 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Worcester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Worcester
Worcester is a census-designated place (CDP) forming the central settlement of the town of Worcester in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 986 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Worcester (CDP), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Buttermilk Falls
Waterfall · 3.7 mi
Waterfall in Otsego County, New York
Museums and landmarks1
Worcester Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship4
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
174 Main Street, Worcester
United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.7 mi
111 Main Street, Worcester
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Worcester
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 14°F | 3.1 in | 21.7 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 14°F | 3.1 in | 18.8 in |
| Mar | 34°F | 22°F | 3.6 in | 17.6 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 2.8 in |
| May | 60°F | 45°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 73°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 71°F | 57°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 39°F | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 30°F | 3.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 21°F | 3.6 in | 18.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cooperstown Hcn (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
Otsego County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 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)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cooperstown-Westville Airport (COP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Stamford 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Oneonta 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- West End 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Middleburgh 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Richfield Springs 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Canajoharie 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Schoharie 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- St. Johnsville 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Amsterdam 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Gloversville 36 mi northeast, about 58 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
- Worcester Historic District Apr 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
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