Tompkins County , New York

Population: 102,879 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $73,012 Home $271,500 Rent $1,374/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 102,879 residents, Tompkins County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New York and neighboring counties alike.

$73,012
Median Income
household
$271,500
Home Value
median
$1,374/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $73,012
Per Capita Income $42,505
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Median Home Value $271,500
Median Gross Rent $1,374/mo
Owner Occupied 53.8%
Renter Occupied 46.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 102,879
Median Age 32.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 59.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

27.6%
Obesity
8.2%
Diabetes
10.8%
Smoking
27.9%
High Blood Pressure
17.9%
No Physical Activity
22.6%
Depression
36.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 73.9  ·  74th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
58.97
🌀 Hurricane
64.54
🔥 Wildfire
22.23
❄️ Winter Storm
26.64
🌍 Earthquake
42.68
☀️ Drought
62.72

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