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What are the crime rate and median income in Allegany County, New York?
Allegany County averaged 0.46 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 88% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The median household earns $62,869 and the unemployment rate was 5.0% in August 2026. Population: about 47,159 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Allegany County?
Police agencies in Allegany County reported an average of 22 violent crimes and 132 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 0.46 per 1,000 people, is 88% lower than the New York rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, compared with 15.7 across New York.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Allegany County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 22 | 0.46 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 3 | 0.06 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.02 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 18 | 0.38 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 132 | 2.8 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 17 | 0.36 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 110 | 2.3 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 0.10 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (11 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Allegany County?
Half of households in Allegany County make more than $62,869 and half make less; across New York the midpoint is $85,974. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,700 by its owners; renters pay a median $763. 15.9% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 918 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Allegany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,159 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $62,869 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $101,700 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $763 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 79.3% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Allegany County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Allegany County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Allegany County: Sinclair Refinery. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Allegany County has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Caneadea Dam (140 ft) and Cuba Lake Dam (55 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
3 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 22,037 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Allegany County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Tropical Storm 1, Hurricane 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 23 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 8 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Allegany County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Allegany County (2 active that day). Listed roads include I-86, NY 19 and NY 275. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Allegany County?
Allegany County has 21 public schools (2024-25) and 5 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 4 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 29 fire or EMS stations and 12 police or sheriff stations.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Allegany County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Allegany County: Oil Springs Reservation.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Allegany County
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Allegany County, plus 12 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Dodge Creek Sporting Goods (Richburg), Gaylord Guns And Ammo LLC (Andover), Runnings (Wellsville) and Shongo General Store (Wellsville).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map in Allegany County: Angelica Liquor Store (Angelica), Belfast Liquor and Wine (Belfast), Belmont Wine And Spirits LLC (Belmont), Cuba Liquors (Cuba), H.O.W.L (Belfast), Park Plaza Liquor (Wellsville), S O S Liquor & Wine LLC (Alfred), Story Block Liquor (Cuba) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Allegany County on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Allegany County?
Allegany County averaged 22 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.46 per 1,000 residents, 88% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 2.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Allegany County?
$62,869 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Allegany County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 918 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Allegany County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Allegany County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Are there Superfund sites in Allegany County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Allegany County: Sinclair Refinery.
Is there road construction in Allegany County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Allegany County (2 active that day). Listed roads include I-86, NY 19 and NY 275. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Allegany County?
4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Allegany County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus County | 76,145 | 1.5 | $59,540 |
| Livingston County | 61,498 | 0.42 | $74,001 |
| McKean County, PA | 39,904 | 2.5 | $62,905 |
| Potter County, PA | 16,188 | 0.98 | $59,020 |
| Steuben County | 92,588 | 0.95 | $65,887 |
| Wyoming County | 39,753 | 0.69 | $69,110 |
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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