Rapids, New York
Rapids: section of a river where the river bed is relatively steep, increasing the water's velocity and turbulence
About
Rapids is a city located in the county of Niagara in the U.S. state of New York.
Quick Facts about Rapids
| Population | 1,636 |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Niagara County |
| Different from | canyon |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0984,-78.6409 |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:53:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 63℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rapids is located at 43°5'54"N 78°38'27"W (43.0983900, -78.6408600).
Rapids map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rapids, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189556 | Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst | Getzville (NY) | 14068 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rapids, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Rapids.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Amher Post Office | East Amherst (NY) | 14051 |
Other cities in Niagara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Niagara County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | 47,392 | A city in Niagara County, New York. |
| North Tonawanda | 30,050 | City in New York, USA |
| Lockport | 19,834 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Newfane | 9,271 | Town in Windham County, Vermont |
| South Lockport | 8,324 | Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York |
| Pendleton | 6,820 | Town in Niagara County, New York, USA |
| Hartland | 3,802 | Town in New York, United States |
| Lewiston | 2,572 | Village in New York |
| Somerset | 2,539 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Youngstown | 1,833 | Town in New York, United States |
| Ransomville | 1,419 | Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York |
| Gasport | 1,248 | Hamlet in town of Royalton, Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Olcott | 1,241 | Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York |
| Wilson | 1,211 | Village in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Barker | 504 | Village in the town of Somerset, Niagara County, New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Rapids distances to largest New York cities