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Wilson, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,385
Population
1,710/sq mi density
$60,938
Median Income
$34,610 per capita
$162,700
Home Value
$253,231 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
152
Violent Crime/100K
1,552 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,700 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
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 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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 | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.2").