1867 · Hannibal (Township); Wheeler's Corners Business Directory · Wikimedia Commons
Hannibal’s story
Hannibal in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
HannibalNY
A town of 593. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
Population
593
−3.6% since 2010
Median home value
$118K
Census ACS
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
37.0
years
Jobs based here
346
Balanced
What makes Hannibal stand out
The thing Hannibal does most differently from other towns.
Small town
593 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →52°
Clear
H 63° · L 52°
Local news
All →- New York State Police investigate intentional vehicle-pedestrian collision in Oswego CountyNew York State Police (.gov) · Aug 10
- Hannibal driver accused of purposefully hitting pedestrian, state police sayWSYR · Aug 10
- Central NY driver intentionally hit pedestrian and then threatened to kill him, troopers saySyracuse.com · Aug 10
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hannibal. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Hannibal beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. New York
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Hannibal | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 6% |
| More smokers | 17.3% | 11.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.1% | 12.8% |
Oswego Hospital
9.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
10th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Hannibal has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 140 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
140″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring35–54°
Summer59–78°
Fall42–60°
Oct 16
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Hannibal
Most working residents leave Hannibal for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Hannibal (10%), Oswego (10%) and Fulton (9%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Hannibal5%
Hannibal10%
Oswego10%
Fulton9%
Syracuse7%
18 mi
median commute distance
346
jobs based in Hannibal
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Famous people from Hannibal
4 notable people were born in Hannibal.
About Hannibal
Town in New York, United States
Hannibal is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 4,854 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the hero of ancient Carthage, Hannibal. The Town of Hannibal also contains a village also called Hannibal. The town is located on the western border of the county.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 4,525
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 338 ft
- Area code
- 315
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