Chemung County
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- Population
- 82,147
- Area
- 407.33 sq mi (1,054.99 km²), 3.43 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42
- Households
- 35,262
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $63,716
- Median house value
- $141,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Chemung County
Published September 14
Chemung County Public Health Officials Investigate Confirmed Measles Case
The Chemung County Health Department is investigating one confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated resident.
Chemung County
Published September 09
Access to Home Grant Assistance Available to Eligible Chemung County Residents
Chemung County has been awarded an Access to Home grant through New York State Homes and Community Renewal.
Chemung County
Published September 09
Chemung County Receives $481,797 for Year-Round Youth Employment Program
State allocation will support employment, education, and career opportunities for eligible youth ages 14 through 20
Chemung County
Published September 08
Chemung County Health Department Urges Caution Around Wild Animals and Unfamiliar Pets
The Chemung County Health Department is urging residents to use caution around wild animals and unfamiliar pets following several recent cases of rabies in animals on Elmira’s south side.
Chemung County
Published September 03