Billington Heights, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,925 Population 609/sq mi density
$79,123 Median Income $53,416 per capita
$297,600 Home Value $417,081 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$79,123 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$297,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Billington Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 109.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates42.7850°N, 78.6266°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyErie County County
Nearest AirportBuffalo Niagara International (BUF)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 109.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %63.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0434 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.17 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience95.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 107 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 15 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 129 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 112 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 120 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 109 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 29 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 106 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 109 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 37 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 31 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 80 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 28 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 71 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 74 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 40 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 148 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 94 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 72 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

102 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 34 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 41 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 27 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 20 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 19 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 11 km 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 16 km 0
May 17, 1969 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Billington Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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