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Niagara County, New York in numbers: crime, income, hazards
The violent-crime rate in Niagara County was 2.2 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 42% lower than the statewide rate (3.8). The median household earns $69,633 and the unemployment rate was 4.7% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 210,721 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Niagara County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 418 violent and 2,543 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 2.2 per 1,000 people, is 42% lower than the New York rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 13.3 per 1,000 residents, compared with 15.7 across New York. Aggravated assaults make up 75% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 11 homicide deaths a year in the county (5.1 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Niagara County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 418 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 32 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 65 | 0.34 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 315 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 2,543 | 13.3 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 333 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,956 | 10.2 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 253 | 1.3 | 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 (8 agencies; 91% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Niagara County?
Median household income is $69,633, 19% lower than the statewide figure ($85,974). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $189,800, and the median rent is $899 a month. 14.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,755 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Niagara County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 210,721 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $69,633 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $189,800 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $899 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 71.2% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 2.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Niagara County?
Niagara County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. 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
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Niagara County: Hooker (S Area), Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision and Eighteenmile Creek. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Niagara County has 7 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 3 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 4 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Lewiston Pump Generating Plant (155 ft) and Lewiston Reservoir Dike (119 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
29 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 575,125 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Niagara County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Snowstorm 1, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 302 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 21 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 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 18 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 2 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Niagara County?
Niagara County had 7 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (4 active that day). Where crews are working: I-190, NY 93 and NY 77. 3 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Niagara County?
Niagara County has 51 public schools (2024-25) and 8 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 9 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 52 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations. 10 state parks or recreation areas: DeVeaux Woods State Park, Devil's Hole State Park, Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park, Fort Niagara State Park and Four Mile Creek State Park and 5 more.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Niagara County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Niagara County: Tuscarora Nation Reservation and Tonawanda Reservation.
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 Niagara County
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Niagara County (2 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 25 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Niagara Frontier Guns And Ammo LLC (Youngstown) and Runnings (Lockport).
Liquor stores
21 liquor stores are on the map in Niagara County: 5 Points Wines & Spirits (Pendleton), Anchor Spirits (Youngstown), City Market Liquor INC (Niagara Falls), Grand Wine & Spirits LLC (Pendleton), Hyde Park Liquor (Niagara Falls), Kindred Spirits & Wine, LLC (Middleport), Lincoln Square Liquors (Lockport), Military Liquors (Niagara Falls) and 13 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Niagara County: Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.-Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
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 Niagara County?
Niagara County averaged 418 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.2 per 1,000 residents, 42% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 13.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Niagara County?
$69,633 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Niagara County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 4,755 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Niagara County?
Niagara County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Niagara County?
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Niagara County: Hooker (S Area), Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision and Eighteenmile Creek. 4 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Niagara County right now?
Niagara County had 7 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (4 active that day). Where crews are working: I-190, NY 93 and NY 77. 3 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Niagara County?
9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Niagara County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County | 950,622 | 3.1 | $72,839 |
| Genesee County | 57,787 | 1.9 | $73,314 |
| Orleans County | 39,608 | 1.1 | $65,969 |
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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