Wilson, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,385
Population
1,710/sq mi density
$60,938
Median Income
$34,610 per capita
$162,700
Home Value
$276,352 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,700 home value, $679/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 268 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3147°N, 78.8284°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Niagara County County |
| Nearest Airport | Niagara Falls International (IAG) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0413 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in |
Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.4").