Silver Creek, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,619
Population
2,277/sq mi density
$66,250
Median Income
$31,615 per capita
$119,500
Home Value
$198,952 Zillow
$918
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,500 home value, $918/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 75.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 593 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5412°N, 79.1690°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 35 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Silver Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").