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What are the crime rate and median income in Oswego County, New York?
FBI reports put Oswego County at 1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 70% lower than the rate for New York (3.8). The median household earns $69,183 and the unemployment rate was 4.4% in August 2026. About 117,953 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 Oswego County?
Police agencies in Oswego County reported an average of 136 violent crimes and 1,095 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. That is 1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 70% lower than the New York rate (3.8), and 69% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 9.2 per 1,000 (New York: 15.7; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 74% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 2 homicide deaths a year in the county (1.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Oswego County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 136 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 22 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.10 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 100 | 0.84 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,095 | 9.2 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 202 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 842 | 7.0 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 52 | 0.43 | 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 (6 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Oswego County?
Half of households in Oswego County make more than $69,183 and half make less; across New York the midpoint is $85,974. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,700 by its owners; renters pay a median $967. 16.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,465 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Oswego County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,953 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $69,183 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,700 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $967 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 16.0% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 73.4% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Oswego County?
Oswego County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. 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
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Oswego County: Pollution Abatement Services and Volney Municipal Landfill. 2 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
The National Inventory of Dams lists 8 high-hazard dams in Oswego County. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 7 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Lighthouse Hill (47 ft) and Bennetts Bridge (35 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 154,454 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Oswego County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 2, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 359 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 42 community water systems, 1 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 12 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Oswego County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Oswego County (all active that day). Listed roads include US 11 and I-81. 1 is 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 Oswego County?
Oswego County has 35 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private school (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 35 fire or EMS stations and 7 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Battle Island State Park, Mexico Point State Park, Sandy Island Beach State Park and Selkirk Shores State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Oswego County
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Oswego County, plus 17 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Classic Gunstocks LLC (Oswego) and Walmart #2911 (Central Square).
Liquor stores
14 liquor stores are on the map in Oswego County: 481 Liquor and Wine Warehouse (Fulton), 5 Points Wine & Liquor (Oswego), Bame's Wine & Liquor (Oswego), Central Square Liquor & Wine (Central Square), Discount Liquors (Fulton), Firehouse Liquors (Hannibal), Gateway Liquor & Wine (Fulton), Hilltop Liquors (Fulton) and 6 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Oswego 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 Oswego County?
Oswego County averaged 136 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.1 per 1,000 residents, 70% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 9.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Oswego County?
$69,183 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Oswego County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,465 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Oswego County?
Oswego County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. 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 Oswego County?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Oswego County: Pollution Abatement Services and Volney Municipal Landfill. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Oswego County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Oswego County (all active that day). Listed roads include US 11 and I-81. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Oswego County?
4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Oswego County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga County | 75,102 | 1.6 | $67,904 |
| Jefferson County | 115,040 | 1.4 | $66,301 |
| Lewis County | 26,607 | 0.35 | $68,182 |
| Madison County | 67,328 | 1.1 | $75,499 |
| Oneida County | 229,124 | 2.3 | $70,154 |
| Onondaga County | 471,129 | 3.1 | $76,945 |
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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