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Ransomville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,590 Population 269/sq mi density
$97,083 Median Income $33,830 per capita
$211,500 Home Value $276,416 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
1,179 Violent Crime/100K 5,357 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$97,083 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,500 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,179 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ransomville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation319 ft (97 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates43.2396°N, 78.9129°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNiagara County County
Nearest AirportNiagara Falls International (IAG)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0413 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 53 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 43 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 103 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 65 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 150 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 55 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 28 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 74 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 78 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 55 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 71 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 31 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 36 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 29 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 49 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 87 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 46 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 34 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 103 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 30, 1987 EF2 37 km 0
May 2, 1972 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 23, 1971 EF2 40 km 0
Aug 6, 1968 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 7, 1961 EF2 27 km 0
Aug 5, 2024 EF1 39 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 25, 2009 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 30, 2006 EF1 37 km 0
Aug 28, 1994 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF1 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Ransomville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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