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Ulysses, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Potter County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
602 Population 149/sq mi density
$45,139 Median Income $25,878 per capita
$102,800 Home Value $135,205 Zillow
$540 Median Rent 48.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 1,215 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,139 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $540/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ulysses has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 78.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,227 ft (679 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates41.9031°N, 77.7548°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPotter County County
Nearest AirportBradford Regional (BFD)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 78.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience69.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 136 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 58 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 144 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 111 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 98 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 142 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 94 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

121 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 99 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 15 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 95 km 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 3, 1963 EF3 97 km 0
May 15, 1961 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 28, 2022 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 99 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 25 km 0
Aug 16, 1966 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 27 km 0
Sep 19, 1954 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 12, 1954 EF2 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL RUN (2,003 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 46 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 26 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 83 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 64 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 64 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.3 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 2.8 in

Ulysses has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.2").

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