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Cayuga County, New York: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Cayuga County at 1.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 57% lower than the rate for New York (3.8). The median household earns $67,904 and the unemployment rate was 4.0% in August 2026. About 75,102 people live in the county.
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 Cayuga County?
From 2021 through 2025, Cayuga County averaged 122 reported violent crimes a year, along with 632 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 1.6: 57% lower than the New York rate (3.8), and 56% lower than the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 8.3 per 1,000 (New York: 15.7; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 60% of the violent total.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Cayuga County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 122 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 34 | 0.45 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.18 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 73 | 0.96 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 632 | 8.3 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 72 | 0.95 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 528 | 7.0 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 32 | 0.42 | 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 (5 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Cayuga County?
The median household in Cayuga County earns $67,904 a year, 21% lower than the New York median ($85,974). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,000 by its owners; renters pay a median $942. 14.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,447 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Cayuga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,102 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $67,904 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,000 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $942 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 71.4% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 43.8 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Cayuga County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Cayuga County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. 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
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Cayuga County: Brillo Landfill and Cayuga Groundwater Contamination Site. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Cayuga County has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 1 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Mill Street Dam (25 ft) and Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam (20 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
5 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 72,273 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Cayuga County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 1, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 32 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 9 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Cayuga County?
Cayuga County had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: NY 34B, NY 34 and NY 90. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Cayuga County?
Cayuga County has 22 public schools (2024-25) and 8 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 32 fire or EMS stations and 5 police or sheriff stations. National Park Service sites here: Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Fair Haven Beach State Park, Fillmore Glen State Park and Long Point State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Cayuga County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Cayuga County: Cayuga Nation TDSA.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Cayuga County
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Cayuga County (4 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 15 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Bass Pro Shops Sportsman's Center 022 (Auburn), Da Mar Gunsmiths (Weedsport), S & S Sales (Auburn) and Walmart #1830 (Auburn).
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map in Cayuga County: 'Doc' side Wine and Spirits (Union Springs), Auburn Discount Liquor INC (Auburn), Brutus Liquor (Weedsport), Cayuga Lake Wine And Spirits INC (Union Springs), Grant Avenue Wine & Liquor (Auburn), Main Street Wine & Liquor Store (Cato), Main Street Wine & Spirits (Fair Haven), Moravia Liquors (Moravia) and 4 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Cayuga County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
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 Cayuga County?
Cayuga County averaged 122 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.6 per 1,000 residents, 57% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 8.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Cayuga County?
$67,904 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Cayuga County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,447 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Cayuga County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Cayuga County as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Cayuga County?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Cayuga County: Brillo Landfill and Cayuga Groundwater Contamination Site.
Is there road construction in Cayuga County right now?
Cayuga County had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: NY 34B, NY 34 and NY 90.
How many nursing homes are in Cayuga County?
4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Cayuga County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland County | 46,246 | 1.6 | $70,418 |
| Onondaga County | 471,129 | 3.1 | $76,945 |
| Oswego County | 117,953 | 1.1 | $69,183 |
| Seneca County | 32,920 | 1.1 | $68,089 |
| Tompkins County | 104,537 | 0.95 | $74,024 |
| Wayne County | 90,929 | 0.95 | $74,506 |
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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