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Chemung County, New York: crime rate, income and local data
Chemung County averaged 2.0 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 46% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The median household earns $63,716 and the unemployment rate was 4.2% in August 2026. Population: about 82,147 (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 Chemung County?
Police agencies in Chemung County reported an average of 166 violent crimes and 1,244 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 2.0 per 1,000 people, is 46% lower than the New York rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. Property crime ran at 15.2 per 1,000, against 15.7 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 75% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 4 homicide deaths a year in the county (4.3 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Chemung County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 166 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 14 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 25 | 0.31 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 125 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,244 | 15.2 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 142 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,073 | 13.1 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 28 | 0.35 | 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 Chemung County?
The median household in Chemung County earns $63,716 a year, 26% lower than the New York median ($85,974). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $141,100, and the median rent is $1,059 a month. 16.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,480 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,147 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $63,716 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $141,100 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,059 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 16.5% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.4% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.1% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Chemung County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Chemung 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 Chemung County: Facet Enterprises, Inc. and Kentucky Avenue Well Field. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Chemung County has 8 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 3 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 5 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Newtown Hoffman Site 18 Dam (71 ft) and Newtown Hoffman Site 12e Dam (71 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
8 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 26,509 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Chemung County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 24 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, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Chemung County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Chemung County (all active that day). Listed roads include NY 14, I-86 and NY 17. 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 Chemung County?
Federal school lists show 24 public and 4 private schools in the county. 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 25 fire or EMS stations and 8 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Mark Twain State Park and Newtown Battlefield State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Chemung County
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Chemung County, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Pugh Self-Protection & Combatives (Elmira Heights), Rural King (Elmira), Scott's Guns (Horseheads), Sportsman's Warehouse #604 (Elmira) and Vergason Technology INC (Van Etten).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map in Chemung County: Aneesha SP Liquor and Wine, Inc. (Pine City), Foster's Wine & Spirits (Elmira), G.C.P. Discount Liquors, INC. (Horseheads), Grapes And Grains (Elmira), Happy Family Liquor Store (Elmira), Lighthouse Liquors & Wines Of Southport (Elmira), Minchs Bridge Liquor INC (Elmira), Smileys Liquor & Wine (Elmira) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Chemung County: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York-Elmira Health Center (Elmira).
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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 Chemung County?
Chemung County averaged 166 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.0 per 1,000 residents, 46% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 15.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Chemung County?
$63,716 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Chemung County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,480 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Chemung County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Chemung 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 Chemung County?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Chemung County: Facet Enterprises, Inc. and Kentucky Avenue Well Field.
Is there road construction in Chemung County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 5 highway work zones in Chemung County (all active that day). Listed roads include NY 14, I-86 and NY 17. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Chemung County?
4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Chemung County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford County, PA | 59,858 | 1.4 | $63,675 |
| Schuyler County | 17,562 | 0.32 | $67,663 |
| Steuben County | 92,588 | 0.95 | $65,887 |
| Tioga County | 47,864 | 0.65 | $72,739 |
| Tioga County, PA | 40,945 | 0.87 | $64,899 |
| Tompkins County | 104,537 | 0.95 | $74,024 |
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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