Limestone, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
383 Population 227/sq mi density
$38,413 Median Income $24,561 per capita
$73,200 Home Value $122,779 Zillow
$408 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,413 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,200 home value, $408/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Limestone 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 46.6 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates42.0173°N, 78.6313°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCattaraugus County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 75.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.10"
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

9 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 95 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 108 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 110 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 90 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 96 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 113 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 85 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 123 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

146 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 93 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 54 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 97 km 7
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 80 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 50 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 83 km 2
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 45 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 67 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 10 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 83 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOODRUFF (757 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 WOODRUFF 757 98 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 98 km
1990 UNNAMED 628 88 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in

Limestone has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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