City safety & data profile

OneontaNY

Oneonta, NY is a 14K-resident city in Otsego County with a median household income of $61,111.

Otsego County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Oneonta, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Oneonta has a population larger than 22% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $184,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 78%
By size
$61,111
Median income
$184,100
Median home
16.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Oneonta

Oneonta posts a median household income higher than 24% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Oneonta area.

Top 76%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Oneonta

Where Oneonta income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,111 Bottom 24% higher than 24% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Oneonta, NY beyond the headline numbers

Oneonta sits inside Otsego County, New York, at roughly 42.45°N, -75.06°W. Population 13,862, $61,111 median household income. Median home value $184,100, median rent $1,021. Poverty rate 16.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Oneonta's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.5%, then obesity at 27%. 1 hospital in/around Oneonta, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Oneonta from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,862
Oneonta
Median Income
$61,111
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$184,100
-19% vs avg
Median Age
23.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Otsego County) - Oneonta's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
60K-3%
Median Income
$68,885+44%
Median Home Value
$179,100+30%
Poverty Rate
12.5%-19%
Unemployment
6.3%-19%

Economics

Economics indicators for Oneonta, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
Poverty Rate
16.6% +17% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 47.4%
Work From Home 10.2%
Public Transit 2.1%

Population

White 81.7%
African American 5.8%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.5%
Obesity
27%
High Blood Pressure
22.8%
Physical Inactivity
21.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.7%
Binge Drinking
19.2%
Current Asthma
11.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.2%
Current Smoking
9.9%
Diabetes
6.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.9%
Annual Checkup 74.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.3%
Stroke
2.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ONEONTA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Oneonta, NY? ▼
Oneonta, NY has a population of 13,862 people, located in Otsego County, New York.
What is the median household income in Oneonta? ▼
The median household income in Oneonta, NY is $61,111 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.6%.
What is the median home value in Oneonta? ▼
The median home value in Oneonta, NY is $184,100. Median rent is $1,021/month.
What are the top health concerns in Oneonta? ▼
The top health indicators in Oneonta include Short Sleep Duration (36.5%), Obesity (27%), High Blood Pressure (22.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Oneonta? ▼
Oneonta has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Oneonta? ▼
The median age in Oneonta, NY is 23.1 years. 47.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Oneonta, NY is located in Otsego County, New York. With a population of 14K and a $61,111 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Oneonta area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Oneonta's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Oneonta area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Otsego County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.