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Riverside, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Steuben County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
3,538
Population
11,793/sq mi density
$41,397
Median Income
$25,748 per capita
$2,612
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
344
Violent Crime/100K
3,098 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$41,397 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 53.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1560°N, 77.0792°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Steuben County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0396 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.04 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.14 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Riverside has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.9").