Bliss, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
429
Population
44/sq mi density
$48,542
Median Income
$27,577 per capita
$111,700
Home Value
$210,122 Zillow
$730
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,542 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $730/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bliss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,713 ft (522 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5801°N, 78.2538°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wyoming County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in |
Bliss has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.7").