Franklinville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,063 Population 1,875/sq mi density
$68,580 Median Income $27,195 per capita
$91,600 Home Value $187,313 Zillow
$599 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$68,580 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,600 home value, $599/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Franklinville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 108.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,875/sq mi
Coordinates42.3347°N, 78.4548°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCattaraugus County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 108.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.49"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.9 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 64 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 87 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 80 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 69 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 57 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 129 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 78 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 123 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 122 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 47 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 142 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 123 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 144 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 66 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

140 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 80 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 92 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 72 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 2
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 20 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 55 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 73 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 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.6 in

Franklinville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.5").

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