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Elma Center, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
3,091
Population
492/sq mi density
$115,859
Median Income
$86,624 per capita
$409,000
Home Value
$417,081 Zillow
$1,367
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
2,298 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,859 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$409,000 home value, $1,367/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elma Center 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. 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 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8282°N, 78.6343°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Erie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Elma Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").