Nichols, NY

New York · Tioga County · Binghamton Metro

Nichols is a small town in New York with a population of 612. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

612 Population 1,177/sq mi density

$66,250 Median Income $31,919 per capita

$137,900 Home Value $158,041 Zillow

$825 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr

278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$66,250 median income, 0.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$137,900 home value, $825/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

278 violent crimes/100K (27% below avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $66,250

12% lower than US avg

Home Value $137,900

51% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 278/100K

27% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 14.9%

56% lower than US avg

Median Rent $825

29% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.5%

5% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.2%

94% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Nichols Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population612

Median Age42.9 yrs

Density1,177/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 97%

Veterans8.0%

Economy

Median Income$66,250

Per Capita$31,919

Unemployment0.2%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$2,022M

Commute19 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$137,900

Rent$825

Ownership76.9%

Zillow$158,041

Housing Units265

Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

Violent278/100K

Property3,347/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%

Uninsured6.2%

Smoking15.0%

Depression23.6%

Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

AQI36 (Good)

Sunny Days261/yr

Elevation786 ft (240 m)

Education

Bachelor's+14.9%

High School+88.7%

Graduate+7.7%

School Score5.21

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%

Commute19 min

Broadband89.1%

EV Stations2

Libraries8

Is Nichols a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nichols receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Nichols offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nichols is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nichols is $137,900, 51% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Nichols is below the national average at 278 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,347 per 100,000, 71% above the national average.

Education

14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Nichols experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Nichols has a population of 612 with a density of 1,177 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (96.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.2% of residents. 8.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 22.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 97.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

612

Total Population

1,177

People / sq mi

42.9yrs

Median Age

10% above US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%

Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Nichols vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.2%

23% above US avg

Spanish 3.8%

72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Nichols vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nichols is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,919 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,292. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 890 business establishments, including 78 restaurants. The cost of living index is 107.9, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Nichols vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$66,250
	12% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,919
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,292
IRS Avg AGI	$68,102
Gini Index	0.432 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.2%
	94% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	890
County GDP	$2,022M

Business (County)

Restaurants	78
Healthcare	87
Retail	125
Manufacturing	37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,725
	92% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.8 min
Drive Alone	81.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Nichols is $137,900, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $158,041, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,315 for a one-bedroom to $1,579 for a two-bedroom apartment. 76.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 265 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $6,725 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$137,900
	51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$158,041

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$825
	29% below US avg
Rent Burden	28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,215
1 Bedroom	$1,315
2 Bedrooms	$1,579
3 Bedrooms	$1,976
4 Bedrooms	$2,193

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	76.9%
Owner-Occupied	76.9%
Renter-Occupied	23.1%
Housing Units	265
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,725
	92% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.88%

In Nichols, 30.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.1% of residents. 29.7% have high blood pressure. 15.0% are current smokers. 19.3% report binge drinking. 24.8% are physically inactive. 23.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.9% experience frequent mental distress. 6.2% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,691. The dentist ratio is 1:5,972. 64.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Nichols vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.5%
	5% below US avg
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart Disease	5.1%
High Blood Pressure	29.7%
Asthma	11.7%
COPD	6.6%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.0%
	7% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.3%
Physical Inactivity	24.8%
Depression	23.6%
Mental Distress	18.9%
Physical Distress	13.2%
Short Sleep	41.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.7%
Uninsured	6.2%
	28% below US avg
Primary Care	1:3,691
Dentists	1:5,972
Mental Health	1:555
Checkup Rate	77.7%
Dental Visits	59.4%
Premature Death	6,676/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.9/10
Exercise Access	64.0%
Healthcare Facilities	87

Nichols has a violent crime rate of 278 per 100,000 residents, 27% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,347 per 100,000, 71% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Nichols receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Nichols vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	277.8/100K
	27% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	3,346.9/100K
	71% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	46
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Nichols experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 786 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	45.6°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	786 ft (240 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	1,177/sq mi
Coordinates	42.0200°N, 76.3704°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Tioga County County
Nearest Airport	Elmira/Corning Regional (ELM) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.1 / 100
Community Resilience	73.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 2001	6 km W of Bath, New York	M3.2	92 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	57 km
Jan 25, 1999	New York	M2.5	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1985	Gloria	Category 1	296 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	52 km	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	19 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	13 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	26 km	0
Aug 30, 1955	EF3	57 km	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	93 km	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	85 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	43 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	97 km	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	99 km	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	53 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	77 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	33 km	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	92 km	0
May 16, 2009	EF2	87 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	92 km	0
Sep 18, 1991	EF2	75 km	0
Aug 28, 1990	EF2	67 km	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF2	73 km	2
Aug 28, 1988	EF2	56 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOODRUFF (757 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	WOODRUFF	757	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	2.2 in
March	33°F (1°C)	2.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.2 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	3.3 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.1 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.8 in

Nichols has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.2").

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Nichols is located in Tioga County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56% below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 61.4% of the vote, a 22.9-point margin. 89.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 87 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%

D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 22.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	46
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	14.9%
	56% below US avg
High School+	88.7%
Graduate Degree+	7.7%
School Test Score	5.21

C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,177/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi
County	Tioga County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.1%
Avg Download Speed	122.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	87
Restaurants	78
Retail Stores	125

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.8 min
Drive Alone	81.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	8.8%

Average costs for common services in Nichols. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$270 ($162–$432)
Specialist Visit	$378 ($216–$593)
Urgent Care Visit	$216 ($108–$378)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,374 ($863–$5,395)
Dental Cleaning	$140 ($81–$216)
Dental Filling	$270 ($162–$432)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49 ($27–$81)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$81 ($54–$129)
Brake Pad Replacement	$324 ($162–$540)
Tire Rotation	$43 ($22–$81)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$647 ($432–$1,079)
Battery Replacement	$216 ($108–$378)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$108 ($65–$162)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$97 ($54–$151)
HVAC Repair	$432 ($162–$863)
HVAC System Install	$7,553 ($4,316–$12,948)
Roof Repair	$1,079 ($432–$2,158)
Roof Replacement	$9,711 ($5,935–$16,185)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,619 ($540–$3,777)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,185 ($5,395–$32,370)
DUI Defense	$5,395 ($2,158–$10,790)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,619 ($863–$3,237)
Will Preparation	$540 ($216–$1,079)
Trust Preparation	$2,698 ($1,079–$5,395)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut	$59 ($32–$108)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$162 ($81–$270)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure	$43 ($27–$70)
Massage (1 Hour)	$86 ($54–$140)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.42 ($3.24–$5.93)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.78 ($2.70–$5.40)
Loaf of Bread	$4.10 ($2.70–$5.93)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.86 ($3.24–$7.01)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.93 ($4.32–$8.09)
Rice (per lb)	$1.08 ($0.65–$1.94)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$151 ($86–$270)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76 ($32–$162)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76 ($43–$129)
Internet (Monthly)	$76 ($43–$108)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$70 ($32–$108)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92 ($54–$162)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$216 ($81–$540)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,158 ($1,295–$3,777)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76 ($32–$140)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.63–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$108 ($32–$270)
Driver's License Renewal	$32 ($16–$81)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,295 ($647–$2,698)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,079 ($540–$2,158)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$432 ($216–$755)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$108)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,079 ($432–$2,698)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,488 ($5,395–$32,370)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65 ($32–$108)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$108 ($54–$216)
Dog Grooming	$65 ($32–$108)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$43 ($22–$81)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$324 ($162–$540)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$216 ($108–$432)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,070
Toddler	$996
Preschool	$866
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$823
Toddler	$779
Preschool	$758

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Tioga County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	3,769	43	$108,175	3.50
Accommodation & Food Services	1,288	80	$31,794	1.08
Retail Trade	1,132	108	$33,266	0.87
Health Care & Social Assistance	990	74	$47,734	0.53
Wholesale Trade	518	27	$73,856	1.00
Transportation & Warehousing	504	20	$52,900	0.91
Construction	427	83	$62,224	0.62
Other Services	334	85	$39,701	0.85
Finance & Insurance	165	34	$64,986	0.31
Arts & Entertainment	133	22	$43,503	0.60
Information & Technology	97	18	$85,206	0.40
Unclassified	37	54	$37,980	2.03
Utilities	25	3	$78,862	0.50
Real Estate	23	12	$46,137	0.11
Educational Services	18	4	$21,654	0.07

Schools in Nichols

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
TIOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	348	28	12.4:1
TIOGA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	High	276	26	10.6:1
TIOGA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	264	24	11.0:1

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Radio Stations near Nichols

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WVBR FM 93.5	college radio	MP3 128 kbps
KGBFM	—	AAC 24 kbps
RANCH COUNTRY	—	MP3 128 kbps
WVBR	alternative	MP3 128 kbps
WRFI	community radio	AAC 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Nichols

3 campgrounds found near Nichols.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Blueberry Patch Campground	4.8/5	—	$15
Backbone Horse Campground	4.0/5	—	$15
POTOMAC GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	1	Free

National Parks Near Nichols

45 national parks and monuments found near Nichols.

Park	Type	Fee
Archbald Pothole State Park	State Park	Free
Bonavista State Park	State Park	Free
Bowman Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Buttermilk Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Cayuga Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Chenango Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Chittenango Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Clark Reservation State Park	State Park	Free
Fillmore Glen State Park	State Park	Free
Frances Slocum State Park	State Park	Free
Glens Natural Area	State Park	Free
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Helen L. McNitt State Park	State Park	Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area	State Park	Free
Hickory Run State Park	State Park	Free
Hills Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Indian Hills State Golf Course	State Park	Free
Keuka Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lackawanna State Park	State Park	Free
Little Pine State Park	State Park	Free
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)	State Park	Free
Mark Twain State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Pisgah State Park	State Park	Free
Nescopeck State Park	State Park	Free
Newtown Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Nosewicz	State Park	Free
Oquaga Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Park	State Park	Free
Pinnacle State Park	State Park	Free
Ravensburg State Park	State Park	Free
Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Ricketts Glenn State Park	State Park	Free
Robert H. Treman State Park	State Park	Free
Salt Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Sampson State Park	State Park	Free
Seneca Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Steamtown National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Susquehanna State Park	State Park	Free
Taughannock Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Two Rivers State Park	State Park	Free
Watkins Glen State Park	State Park	Free
Women's Rights National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Worlds End State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Nichols

157+ trails found near Nichols.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BACKBONE	6.9	SNOW	—	—	—
INTERLOKEN	5.1	SNOW	—	—	—
INTERLOKEN	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INTERLOKEN	4.0	SNOW	—	—	—
INTERLOKEN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
INTERLOKEN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	1.4	SNOW	—	—	—
BURNT HILL	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
BURNT HILL	1.1	SNOW	—	—	—
BURNT HILL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC	0.9	SNOW	—	—	—
BACKBONE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH SLOPE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH SLOPE	0.7	SNOW	—	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.4	SNOW	—	—	—
BACKBONE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GORGE PONDS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAVINE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC CONNECTOR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INTERLOKEN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC INTERPRETIVE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC - FOSTER POND	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.1	SNOW	—	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC CAMPGROUD CUTOFF	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS ACCESS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC INTERPRETIVE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAVINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH SLOPE	0.0	SNOW	—	—	—
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS ACCESS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC CAMPGROUND ACCESS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE LOOP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	SNOW	—	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Museums in Nichols

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SPALDING MEMORIAL LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM		5708887117	$176,323
TIOGA POINT MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7178887225	$69,429
TIOGA POINT MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	724 S MAIN STREET	5708887225	$69,429
SAYRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	103 NORTH LEHIGH AVENUE	5708828221	$30,337
CANDOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6076597357
CHEMUNG VALLEY FARMERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
HOME TEXTILE TOOL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1819 ORWELL HILL ROAD	5702477175
NEWARK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6076429516
SPENCER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VESTAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TIOGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6076872460	$-2,454

Libraries in Nichols

Name	Address	Annual Visits
COBURN FREE LIBRARY	275 MAIN STREET	30,875
WAVERLY FREE LIBRARY	18 ELIZABETH STREET	30,387
SPALDING MEMORIAL LIBRARY	724 S MAIN ST	29,560
TOWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY	104 MAIN ST	27,820
SAYRE PUBLIC LIBRARY	122 SOUTH ELMER AVE	17,000
APALACHIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION	719 MAIN ST	15,658
SPENCER LIBRARY	41 NORTH MAIN STREET	9,776
TAPPAN-SPAULDING MEMORIAL LIBRARY	6 ROCK STREET	7,355
GEORGE P. & SUSAN PLATT CADY LIBRARY	42 RIVER STREET	6,302
MATHER MEMORIAL LIBRARY	300 MAIN STREET	5,460
CANDOR FREE LIBRARY	2 BANK STREET	3,955

Farmers Markets in Nichols

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic
Newark Valley Farmers Market	Route 38	05/19/2013 to 10/27/2013	Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;
Owego Marketplace Farmers' Market	200 Front St	06/18/2015 to 09/24/2015	Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Waverly Farmers' Market	Mini park, Broad St and Waverly St	06/21/2016 to 09/27/2016	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes

Hotels in Nichols

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tioga Downs Hotel

Gas Stations in Nichols

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunoco

Banks in Nichols

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Community Bank

Breweries in Nichols

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Dandy Mini Marts	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Convenience Stores, Bar & Grill Restaurants	4 Gee St	6075894141	Visit
Valley House	Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Sayre, Bars & Pubs, Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Ve	112 W Lockhart St	5708884545	Visit

EV Charging Stations in Nichols

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
TIOGA HOTEL CASINO 1	NY-17	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
TIOGA HOTEL CASINO 2	NY-17	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Nichols

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Candor Site ROUTE 96 B	TOWER	65
Strops Road	TOWER	61
2 MILES NW	TOWER	61
100 FT. W OF GLENWOOD ROAD	TOWER	60
100 FT. W OF GLENWOOD ROAD	TOWER	60
11,600 feet NW of the Intersection of SR 187 and US 6	TOWER	59
T-736, Bradley Road (96088)	GTOWER	59
(Spencer) 54 Dodge Road	LTOWER	59
(Apalachin Cell Site) 1130 SHADY HILL ROAD	TOWER	59
40 MOREY HILL RD	TOWER	56
110 C BABCOCK RD (2698)	LTOWER	55
(NICHOLS) 161 HORTON ROAD	GTOWER	49

Fire Stations in Nichols

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Nichols Fire Department	104 W River RD	Volunteer			607-699-3810
Tioga Center Fire Department	60 5TH AVE	Volunteer			607-687-4818

Bridges in Nichols

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1968	53	16,283	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1973	176	8,583	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1973	160	8,583	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	115	8,583	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	115	8,583	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	115	8,142	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	115	8,142	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	216	7,883	F
Culvert	Concrete	1968	48	7,883	F
Culvert	Concrete	1968	49	7,883	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	205	7,883	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	154	7,883	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1968	154	7,883	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	115	7,883	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	115	7,883	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1946	59	5,417	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1966	721	3,816	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	153	3,346	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	284	2,878	F
Slab	Concrete	1932	23	2,280	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1938	173	2,280	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2021	60	1,635	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2013	224	1,635	G
Culvert	Concrete	1948	28	1,635	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1948	30	1,635	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2015	139	1,543	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	52	1,506	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2020	47	828	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1959	35	828	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1959	91	828	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1984	90	739	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1931	29	739	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1958	74	739	P
Culvert	Concrete	2020	20	739	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1985	69	454	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2011	112	454	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1990	48	365	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1996	50	290	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1972	149	261	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1983	59	261	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	33	261	P
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1987	84	190	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1940	71	188	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2012	89	176	G
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2012	29	163	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1934	24	104	F
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2015	38	86	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1910	102	75	F
Culvert	Concrete	2013	21	50	G

Superfund Sites Near Nichols

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
GLOBAL TUNGSTEN AND POWDERS	1 HAWES ST	BRADFORD
GLOBAL TUNGSTEN AND POWDERS	1 HAWES ST	BRADFORD
IBM CORP - BROADWAY FACILITY	1801 STATE ROUTE 17C	TIOGA

Airports Near Nichols

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Elmira Corning Regional Airport	ELM	Medium Airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field	BGM	Medium Airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport	ITH	Medium Airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport	AVP	Medium Airport
Airy-Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
AKM Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bradford County Airport	—	Small Airport
Canaan Field	—	Small Airport
Carrar Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Cash Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Chambers Airport	—	Small Airport
Chenango Bridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Cochran Airport	—	Small Airport
Corning Painted Post Airport	—	Small Airport
Cortland County Chase Field	CTX	Small Airport
Countryside Airport	—	Small Airport
Culver Airfield	—	Small Airport
Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport	—	Small Airport
Dwight's Delight Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagle Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagles Mere Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Finkhaven Airport	—	Small Airport
Giffin Airport	—	Small Airport
Grayce Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Greene Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenlawn Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Grund Field	—	Small Airport
Harris Hill Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Henion Private Field Airport	—	Small Airport
J P Reilly Airport	—	Small Airport
Kayutah Lake/James & Helene D Allen Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Kirkwood Airpark	—	Small Airport
Kohn Airport	—	Small Airport
Lars/Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Logue Airport	—	Small Airport
Luke Airport	—	Small Airport
Mariwill Airport	—	Small Airport
Match Mate Airport	—	Small Airport
Matejka Field	—	Small Airport
McKinney Airport	—	Small Airport
Merritt Field	—	Small Airport
Morin Airport	—	Small Airport
MSM Airport	—	Small Airport
Neno Airport	—	Small Airport
Nort's Resort Airport	—	Small Airport
Old Port Royal Airport	—	Small Airport
Omni Airpark	—	Small Airport
Ovid Airport	—	Small Airport
Owasco Airport	—	Small Airport
Penn Yan Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Nichols

5 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Athens Police
New York State Police	2356 State Highway 434
Sayre Borough Police Dept
State Police Barracks
State Police Barracks

Grocery Stores in Nichols

3 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Dandy Mini Mart 14	Convenience Store	814 W River Rd
Dollar General 10153	Other	65 E River Rd
Onvo Travel Plaza - Lounsberry 23	Convenience Store	305 Stanton Hill Rd

Treatment Centers in Nichols

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Robert Packer Hospital - Behavioral Sciences Center	Mental Health	570-888-6666 x4092
Tioga County Dept of Mental Hygiene - Waverly Mental Health Clinic	Mental Health	607-565-9594

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nichols

What is the population of Nichols?

Nichols has a population of 612 residents and is located in New York. The population density is 1,177 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Nichols expensive to live in?

Nichols is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107.9 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $137,900 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Nichols safe?

Nichols is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 278 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,347 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Nichols receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Nichols?

Nichols has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.

How is the job market in Nichols?

The job market in Nichols is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,292. There are 890 business establishments in the area, including 78 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 8.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Nichols?

The median home value in Nichols is $137,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $158,041. For renters, the median monthly rent is $825. Fair market rent is $1,315 for a 1-bedroom and $1,579 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 76.9%. The average annual property tax is $6,725.

How are the schools in Nichols?

Schools in Nichols score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 14.9% of adults in Nichols hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Nichols?

The obesity rate in Nichols is 30.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.0% of adults are smokers. 24.8% are physically inactive. 23.6% of residents report depression. 6.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 64.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,691.

What is transportation like in Nichols?

The average commute in Nichols is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Nichols?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Nichols is 96.9% White. 96.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.8% speak Spanish. 8.0% of the population are military veterans. 22.7% of residents have a disability. 97.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Owego, NY 3,823 pop · 8.1 mi Sayre, PA 5,444 pop · 8.1 mi Waverly, NY 4,337 pop · 8.7 mi South Waverly, PA 1,125 pop · 9.1 mi Athens, PA 3,260 pop · 9.3 mi Apalachin, NY 2,076 pop · 11.4 mi Tioga Terrace, NY 2,206 pop · 13.0 mi Crest View Heights, NY 1,873 pop · 13.2 mi Endicott, NY 13,456 pop · 16.6 mi Newark Valley, NY 1,149 pop · 16.9 mi Towanda, PA 2,796 pop · 17.6 mi Endwell, NY 11,821 pop · 19.2 mi Binghamton University, NY 6,921 pop · 21.2 mi Johnson City, NY 15,130 pop · 22.1 mi

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