Genesee is a town in Allegany County, New York, United States. The population was 1,653 at the 2020 census. Genesee is in the southwestern corner of the county, southeast of Olean.

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Area code585

Living in Genesee

Work & commute in Genesee

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Most working residents leave Genesee for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Olean (19%), Portville (7%) and Bolivar (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Olean

19%

Portville

Bolivar

Wellsville

1%Work in townlive and work in Genesee 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 64Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Genesee →

Health in Genesee

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

1better than NY·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 10▼ 2 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

6.4%Fewer uninsured adultsNY 7.9% · better 9.5%More adults with COPDNY 6% · worse

Care nearby

Olean General HospitalOlean · 9.8 mi · ER

Southern Tier Community Health Center Network, Olean SiteOlean · 9.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 14770, 14754, 14715 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Genesee →

Natural hazards in Genesee

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding

1Does Genesee flood?paid flood claims since 2021 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Genesee MapGenesee vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Genesee

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Genesee has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 103 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 17°Winter

56° / 32°Spring

78° / 53°Summer

59° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Genesee get?About 103 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 11, with the last in spring around May 7.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Genesee

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School Grade B

The public schools Genesee’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

Schools1

Parker-Jordan Christian AcademyOther · Grades K–10 · 46 students

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