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Romulus, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
320 Population 525/sq mi density
$48,281 Median Income $20,569 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $339,324 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 2,655 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$48,281 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Romulus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 56.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation720 ft (219 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates42.7518°N, 76.8351°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySeneca County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 56.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.4 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 149 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 140 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 116 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 64 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 116 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 133 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 145 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 145 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 108 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 140 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 65 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

107 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 53 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 50 km 1
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 30 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 47 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 65 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 28 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 92 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 95 km 1
Jul 15, 2024 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 57 km 0
Sep 19, 2022 EF1 67 km 0
Sep 12, 2021 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 21, 2021 EF1 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Romulus has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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