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St. Lawrence County, New York in numbers: crime, income, hazards
St. Lawrence County averaged 0.85 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 77% lower than the New York rate (3.8). Median household income is $62,850 and the unemployment rate was 5.2% in August 2026. Population: about 107,226 (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 St. Lawrence County?
From 2021 through 2025, St. Lawrence County averaged 92 reported violent crimes a year, along with 887 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 0.85: 77% lower than the New York rate (3.8), and 77% lower than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, compared with 15.7 across New York. Aggravated assaults make up 71% of the violent total.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | St. Lawrence County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 92 | 0.85 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 17 | 0.16 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.07 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 65 | 0.60 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 887 | 8.2 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 122 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 744 | 6.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 21 | 0.20 | 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; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in St. Lawrence County?
Median household income is $62,850, 27% lower than the statewide figure ($85,974). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 by its owners; renters pay a median $818. 15.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,208 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | St. Lawrence County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,226 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $62,850 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,900 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $818 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 15.5% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 71.9% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.3 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.0% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in St. Lawrence County?
St. Lawrence 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
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in St. Lawrence County: General Motors (Central Foundry Division) and Sealand Restoration, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
St. Lawrence County has 27 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 27 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are South Forebay Dike (136 ft) and Long Sault (132 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
13 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 2,713,021 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
St. Lawrence County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 2, Tropical Storm 1, Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 40 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 14 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 3 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in St. Lawrence County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in St. Lawrence County (active that day). Where crews are working: US 11. 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 St. Lawrence County?
St. Lawrence County has 41 public schools (2024-25) and 18 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 48 fire or EMS stations and 13 police or sheriff stations. 9 state parks or recreation areas: Cedar Island State Park, Coles Creek State Park, Croil Island State Park, Eel Weir State Park and Galop Island State Park and 4 more.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in St. Lawrence County?
Census tribal areas that reach into St. Lawrence County: St. Regis Mohawk 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 St. Lawrence County
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in St. Lawrence County, plus 19 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Gray's Gun Shop LLC (Lisbon), Sovies Cycle Shop (Potsdam), Walmart #1946 (Massena), Walmart #2092 (Ogdensburg) and Walmart #3329 (Potsdam).
Liquor stores
23 liquor stores are on the map in St. Lawrence County: Adirondack Liquors (Oswegatchie), Alkies Liquor Store (Massena), B & B Liquors Ny LLC (Hermon), Bessette's Liquor And Wines (Canton), Borderlife Wine & Spirits (Waddington), Gerry's (Ogdensburg), Higley Hooch (South Colton), In The Pines Wine & Spirits (Potsdam) and 15 more.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in St. Lawrence County: Planned Parenthood of the North Country NY-Canton (Canton) and Planned Parenthood of the North Country NY-Ogdensburg (Ogdensburg).
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 St. Lawrence County?
St. Lawrence County averaged 92 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 0.85 per 1,000 residents, 77% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 8.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in St. Lawrence County?
$62,850 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Lawrence County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,208 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect St. Lawrence County?
St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in St. Lawrence County: General Motors (Central Foundry Division) and Sealand Restoration, Inc..
Is there road construction in St. Lawrence County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in St. Lawrence County (active that day). Where crews are working: US 11.
How many nursing homes are in St. Lawrence County?
4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does St. Lawrence County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 46,696 | 0.71 | $65,151 |
| Hamilton County | 5,089 | 0.06 | $68,835 |
| Herkimer County | 59,757 | 2.0 | $68,515 |
| Jefferson County | 115,040 | 1.4 | $66,301 |
| Lewis County | 26,607 | 0.35 | $68,182 |
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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