Chemung County , New York

Population: 82,805 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $63,469 Home $132,100 Rent $1,020/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 82,805 residents, Chemung County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New York and neighboring counties alike.

$63,469
Median Income
household
$132,100
Home Value
median
$1,020/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $63,469
Per Capita Income $35,624
Poverty Rate 15.8%
Median Home Value $132,100
Median Gross Rent $1,020/mo
Owner Occupied 69.8%
Renter Occupied 30.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 82,805
Median Age 41.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 26.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

30.8%
Obesity
9.3%
Diabetes
15.3%
Smoking
31.6%
High Blood Pressure
25.1%
No Physical Activity
21.4%
Depression
34.4%
Insufficient Sleep
81.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 54.8  ·  55th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
52.83
🌀 Hurricane
66.33
🔥 Wildfire
22.65
❄️ Winter Storm
27.28
🌍 Earthquake
42.59
☀️ Drought
41.73

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