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Allegany, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,773 Population 2,273/sq mi density
$73,802 Median Income $41,924 per capita
$152,000 Home Value $108,889 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 1,875 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,802 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Allegany experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 64.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,478 ft (450 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density2,273/sq mi
Coordinates42.0906°N, 78.4896°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCattaraugus County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 64.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.9 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 89 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 95 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 104 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 89 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 84 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 105 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 149 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 149 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 73 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 150 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 136 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

145 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 111 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 68 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 50 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 62 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 94 km 2
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 77 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 9 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 78 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOODRUFF (757 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 WOODRUFF 757 90 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in

Allegany has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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