Andover, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
968 Population 968/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $38,895 per capita
$74,300 Home Value $129,487 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,300 home value, $760/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Andover experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 61.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,660 ft (506 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density968/sq mi
Coordinates42.1570°N, 77.7961°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySteuben County County
Nearest AirportElmira/Corning Regional (ELM)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 61.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0396 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.04 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.14 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.9 / 100
Community Resilience70.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 113 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 39 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 126 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 125 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 83 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 114 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 116 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 148 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 66 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 147 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

106 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 18 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 29 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 24 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 85 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 38 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 12, 1954 EF2 62 km 0
Sep 6, 2024 EF1 31 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 19, 2022 EF1 49 km 0
Sep 12, 2021 EF1 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 72 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 50 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 92 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 92 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Andover has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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