At a Glance
Median Income
$56,667
$39,103 per capita
Violent Crime
336/100K
4,992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Cortland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cortland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cortland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cortland residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,103. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cortland reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,992/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Cortland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cortland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age69.7 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans59.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$39,103
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$960M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$227,953
Housing Units45
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property4,992/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation565 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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