Amity is a town in Allegany County, New York, United States. The population was 2,185 at the 2020 census. The name of the town means "friendship." The Town of Amity is near the middle of Allegany County and is northeast of Olean. The county seat, Belmont, is in Amity.

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Area code845

Living in Amity

Work & commute in Amity

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Most working residents leave Amity for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Wellsville (15%), Cuba (7%) and Friendship (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Wellsville

15%

Cuba

Friendship

Olean

15%Work in townlive and work in Amity 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,110Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Amity →

Health in Amity

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 50% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with New York

1better than NY·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.1%Fewer uninsured adultsNY 7.9% · better 9.7%More adults with COPDNY 6% · worse

Care nearby

Jones Memorial HospitalWellsville · 7.6 mi · ER

Southern Tier Community Health Center Network, Cuba SiteCuba · 14.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 14813, 14880, 14739 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Amity →

Natural hazards in Amity

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding

7Does Amity flood?paid flood claims since 1985 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Amity MapAmity vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Amity →

Climate in Amity

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Amity has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 72 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 17°Winter

57° / 32°Spring

80° / 54°Summer

61° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Amity get?About 72 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 30, with the last in spring around May 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Amity →

Schools in Amity

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School Grade D

The public schools Amity’s kids attend trail 87% of New York’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictGENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

Genesee Valley Central School COther · Grades PK–12 · 594 students Allegany Co Sheriff C/O TreasurerGrades M

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.