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Union Springs, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,274 Population 728/sq mi density
$95,282 Median Income $41,687 per capita
$163,400 Home Value $238,013 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 2,655 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,282 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Union Springs 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

Elevation491 ft (150 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density728/sq mi
Coordinates42.8467°N, 76.6861°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySeneca County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 56.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

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 M3.6 125 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 102 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 80 km
Jul 31, 1997 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York M3.2 137 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 147 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 127 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 143 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 121 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 125 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 58 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

113 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 53 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 36 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 17 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 87 km 4
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 63 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 23, 1990 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 84 km 2
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 80 km 1
Jul 15, 2024 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF1 55 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 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Union Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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