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Cattaraugus, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,153
Population
1,029/sq mi density
$59,145
Median Income
$25,419 per capita
$73,100
Home Value
$158,734 Zillow
$633
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
407
Violent Crime/100K
1,875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,145 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,100 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cattaraugus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 133.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,363 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3298°N, 78.8675°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cattaraugus County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradford Regional (BFD) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Cattaraugus has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").