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Chemung County is located in the southern tier of New York state and is known for its rich history and natural beauty. The county is home to the historic Newtown Battlefield State Park, which commemorates the site of the American Revolutionary War's Battle of Newtown. Visitors can also explore Mark Twain State Park, named after the renowned author who spent many summers in Elmira, the county seat. Chemung County is also famous for its annual Elmira Street Painting Festival, where artists and community members come together to create vibrant street art. With its scenic landscapes and cultural events, Chemung County offers a memorable experience for visitors and residents alike.

Chemung County (NY) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages8
Population84,000
Area411 sq mi
Density204 /sq mi
Altitude860 ft
GDP$3 billion
Median Household Income$55,000
Poverty rate19 %
Unemployment rate5 %
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)22 %
Crime rate250 /100,000

Environmental risk in Chemung County, NY

Overall riskRelatively Low
Expected Annual LossVery Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively Moderate
Community ResilienceVery High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Drought RiskVery Low
Earthquake RiskVery Low
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Low
Hurricane RiskRelatively Low
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Low
Landslide RiskRelatively Moderate
Lightning RiskRelatively Low
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Strong Wind RiskRelatively Low
Tornado RiskRelatively Low
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskVery Low

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Chemung County administration contact details

Chemung County administration contact details
Address203 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901
County seatElmira
Phone number(607) 737-2912
Official websitehttps://www.chemungcountyny.gov
County ClerkKahren A. Sarno
County Fiscal OfficerBrian R. Ritchie
County CommissionerDavid Manchester

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Chemung County:

  • SOUTHPORT

    Southport is a Town in Chemung county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • BIG FLATS

    Big Flats is a Town in Chemung county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • VETERAN

    Veteran is a Town in Chemung county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • CATLIN

    Catlin is a Town in Chemung county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • CHEMUNG

    Chemung is a Town in Chemung county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • ERIN

    Erin is a Town in Chemung county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • ASHLAND

    Ashland is a Town in Chemung county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • BALDWIN

    Baldwin is a Town in Chemung county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • ELMIRA

    Elmira is a Town in Chemung county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • HORSEHEADS

    Horseheads is a Town in Chemung county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • VAN ETTEN

    Van Etten is a Town in Chemung county with -1 000 inhabitants.