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Portville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Allegany County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
915 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$59,917 Median Income $35,516 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $99,848 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 1,875 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,917 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Portville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 64.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,429 ft (436 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,144/sq mi
Coordinates42.0367°N, 78.3373°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAllegany County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 64.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience72.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 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 99 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 85 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 114 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 101 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 88 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 148 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 112 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 75 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 148 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

137 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 100 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 99 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF4 73 km 4
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 36 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 76 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 93 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF2 73 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 91 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 76 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 98 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in

Portville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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