Oswego County

NY · Pop. 97,697 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Oswego County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 97,697.

$/Acre: $7,316

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 117/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax4.79%

Cost of Living Index113.3

Median Household Income$86,247

Poverty Rate24.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,316

Median Home Price$480K

Acres for Sale4385

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,620 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)318 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K490

Property Crime /100K479

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak