Springville, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,196 Population 1,140/sq mi density
$68,066 Median Income $42,762 per capita
$180,800 Home Value $263,547 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,066 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,800 home value, $699/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Springville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 167.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density1,140/sq mi
Coordinates42.5081°N, 78.6694°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyErie County County
Nearest AirportBuffalo Niagara International (BUF)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 167.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %63.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0434 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.17 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience95.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively 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 M3.8 136 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 40 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 106 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 149 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 138 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 56 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 136 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 140 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 43 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 50 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 103 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 59 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 102 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 47 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 105 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 116 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 103 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 71 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 135 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

123 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 70 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 88 km 2
Aug 19, 1970 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 10 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 10, 2024 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 20, 2017 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
Nov 14, 2011 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 24, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 13, 1994 EF2 48 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 55 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 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.9 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.5 in

Springville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (3.7").

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