Nichols, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tioga County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

612 Population 1,177/sq mi density

$66,250 Median Income $31,919 per capita

$137,900 Home Value $158,041 Zillow

$825 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr

278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$66,250 median income, 0.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$137,900 home value, $825/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

278 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nichols 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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	45.6°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	786 ft (240 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	1,177/sq mi
Coordinates	42.0200°N, 76.3704°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Tioga County County
Nearest Airport	Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.1 / 100
Community Resilience	73.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 2001	6 km W of Bath, New York	M3.2	92 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	57 km
Jan 25, 1999	New York	M2.5	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1985	Gloria	Category 1	296 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	52 km	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	19 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	13 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	26 km	0
Aug 30, 1955	EF3	57 km	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	93 km	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	85 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	43 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	97 km	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	99 km	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	53 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	77 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	33 km	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	92 km	0
May 16, 2009	EF2	87 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	92 km	0
Sep 18, 1991	EF2	75 km	0
Aug 28, 1990	EF2	67 km	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF2	73 km	2
Aug 28, 1988	EF2	56 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOODRUFF (757 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	WOODRUFF	757	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	2.2 in
March	33°F (1°C)	2.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.2 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	3.3 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.1 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.8 in

Nichols 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 June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.2").

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