Broome County, NY

County in New York, Northeast · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Broome County, NY is a county in New York with a population of 195,579 (367th of 3,094). It ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (583rd of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (683rd of 3,094), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 666th of 2,916). It ranks lowest for Poverty Rate (%) (2,477th of 3,094), Median Household Income (1,806th of 3,093), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,744th of 3,094).

Population
195.6K
367th highest of 3,094
Density
277.0
472nd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-1.3%
2,209th highest of 3,094
Area
706
1,287th highest of 3,094
Region
Northeast
New York

At a glance

Median household income
$62,616
1,806th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$154,900
2,108th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$941
1,202nd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.2%
1,230th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
18.5%
618th highest of 3,094
College degree
31.0%
683rd highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
34.8%
2,228th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
6.7%
2,780th highest of 2,916
Average commute
20 minutes
2,512th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
89.8%
886th highest of 3,094
Climate
46.9°F average
23°F in January, 69°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +0.4
49.8% Republican, 50.2% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)6.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 118th of 2,916
  2. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)79.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 202nd of 2,916
  3. Cooling Degree Days per Year386
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 393rd of 3,050
  4. Average Commute (Minutes)19.6
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    583rd of 3,094
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)31.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    683rd of 3,094
  6. Adults with Obesity (%)34.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 666th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Depression (%)21.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 688th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 704th of 2,916
  9. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)17.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 752nd of 2,916
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)89.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    886th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)18.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,477th of 3,094
  2. Heating Degree Days per Year6,967
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,437th of 3,050
  3. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$941
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,884th of 3,090
  4. Median Household Income$62,616
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,806th of 3,093
  5. Unemployment Rate (%)4.2%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,744th of 3,094
  6. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,380th of 2,916
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)36.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,298th of 3,094
  8. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$154,900
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 980th of 3,092
  9. Adults Who Smoke (%)14.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 875th of 2,916
  10. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)17.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 856th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (74), weakest Economics (55). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 15 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Oneida County, NY85% similar
  2. Tompkins County, NY85% similar
    Compared on 12 of 15
  3. Onondaga County, NY84% similar
  4. Black Hawk County, IA83% similar
    Compared on 12 of 15
  5. Berkshire County, MA83% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15

Quick answers

What is the population of Broome County, NY?
Broome County, NY has a population of 195,579, 367th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Broome County, NY rank best at?
Among US counties, Broome County, NY ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (583rd of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (683rd of 3,094); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 666th of 2,916).
Where does Broome County, NY rank worst?
Broome County, NY ranks lowest for Poverty Rate (%) (2,477th of 3,094); Median Household Income (1,806th of 3,093); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,744th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Broome County, NY?
Rankodex ranks Broome County, NY on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 11 topics