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Brocton, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,368
Population
773/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$23,677 per capita
$107,700
Home Value
$142,505 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
358
Violent Crime/100K
1,963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
358 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brocton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 773/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3897°N, 79.4428°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in |
Brocton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.2").