Middlefield is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,114 at the 2010 census. The Town of Middlefield is in the northeastern part of the county. It is the largest town by area in the county.

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Housing in Middlefield

$478K Median sale price · Redfin, April 2026

The median sale price was $478,000 in April 2026.

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Health in Middlefield

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

11better than NY·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 4▼ 7 close Habits all close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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9.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNY 17.2% · better 8.3%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNY 14.5% · better 11.8%More adults who have had cancerNY 7.7% · worse

Care nearby

Bassett HealthcareCooperstown · 3.5 mi · ER

Mosaic Health IlionIlion · 23.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 13326, 13320, 13450 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Middlefield →

Natural hazards in Middlefield

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

4Does Middlefield flood?paid flood claims since 1980 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Middlefield MapMiddlefield vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Middlefield

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Middlefield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 86 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 15°Winter

54° / 32°Spring

77° / 55°Summer

58° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Middlefield get?About 86 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 6, with the last in spring around May 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Nearest: Village Library of CooperstownCooperstown · 3.4 miles · 50 hrs a week

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