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Randolph, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cattaraugus County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
896 Population 276/sq mi density
$63,036 Median Income $34,518 per capita
$89,100 Home Value $149,595 Zillow
$687 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 1,875 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,036 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,100 home value, $687/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Randolph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 133.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,297 ft (395 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates42.1623°N, 78.9797°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCattaraugus County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 133.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 79 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 132 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 93 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 67 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 95 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 131 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 102 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 143 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 149 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 90 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 141 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 145 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 97 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

156 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 159 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 86 km 7
May 31, 1985 EF4 59 km 4
May 31, 1985 EF4 84 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 68 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 84 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 25 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 53 km 2
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 38 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 85 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 65 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 3 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (628 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 UNNAMED 628 82 km
2021 UNNAMED 586 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in

Randolph has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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