Ripley, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
937
Population
684/sq mi density
$46,991
Median Income
$26,067 per capita
$84,400
Home Value
$143,546 Zillow
$613
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,991 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $613/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ripley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 224.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2657°N, 79.7123°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").