Genesee, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Potter County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
235 Population 247/sq mi density
$65,208 Median Income $24,875 per capita
$99,500 Home Value $179,775 Zillow
$729 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,208 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,500 home value, $729/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Genesee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 61.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,630 ft (497 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density247/sq mi
Coordinates41.9912°N, 77.8655°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPotter County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 61.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience69.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 123 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 55 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 137 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 131 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 98 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 110 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 129 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 81 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 10 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 96 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 90 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 37 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 100 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 35 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 12, 1954 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 6, 2024 EF1 30 km 0
Sep 19, 2022 EF1 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 59 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 39 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 92 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 73 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 78 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Genesee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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