Cortland County , New York

Population: 46,401 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $67,527 Home $158,100 Rent $911/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 46,401 residents, Cortland County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New York and neighboring counties alike.

$67,527
Median Income
household
$158,100
Home Value
median
$911/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $67,527
Per Capita Income $33,818
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Median Home Value $158,100
Median Gross Rent $911/mo
Owner Occupied 66.4%
Renter Occupied 33.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 46,401
Median Age 36.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 28.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

32.3%
Obesity
8.6%
Diabetes
14.4%
Smoking
31.1%
High Blood Pressure
23.8%
No Physical Activity
23.4%
Depression
36.8%
Insufficient Sleep
78.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 51.2  ·  51th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
37.40
🌀 Hurricane
59.24
🔥 Wildfire
9.89
❄️ Winter Storm
57.67
🌍 Earthquake
39.09

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