Nichols, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Tioga County County
3.8
/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
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,900 home value, $825/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nichols experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 49.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
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
Air Quality
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Nichols has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").