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Kenmore, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
15,097 Population 10,484/sq mi density
$75,768 Median Income $43,455 per capita
$192,600 Home Value $232,351 Zillow
$1,035 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,748 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,768 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,600 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 95.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density10,484/sq mi
Coordinates42.9646°N, 78.8713°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyErie County County
Nearest AirportBuffalo Niagara International (BUF)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 95.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience95.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

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

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 84 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 14 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 123 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 139 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 95 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 86 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 5 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 95 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 100 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 29 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 53 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 52 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 26 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 54 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 66 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 66 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 66 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 57 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 87 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

82 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 63 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 25 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 94 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 10 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 39 km 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 15 km 0
May 17, 1969 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 6, 1968 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 7, 1961 EF2 8 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 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in

Kenmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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