At a Glance
Median Income
$68,463
$34,815 per capita
Home Value
$181,900
Zillow: $266,605
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
95.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.2%
15.6% smoking rate
How Chemung Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chemung's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chemung a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chemung residents earn a median household income of $68,463 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,815. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chemung is $181,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,605. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
2.0% of adults in Chemung hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chemung has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population251
Median Age75.0 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans42.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,463
Per Capita$34,815
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,605
Housing Units183
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation899 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Chemung was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
43.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.