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
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
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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