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New York›Chenango County

SmyrnaNY

A town of 202, settled in 1809.

Is Smyrna a good place to live?

22% of residents live below the poverty line in Smyrna, above both New York’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 758 New York towns, just 1 have a lower median household income than Smyrna. Smyrna has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

202 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Getting set up

Moving to Smyrna: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Smyrna, and how to reach them.

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PowerNew York State Elec & Gas22.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSmyrna Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Smyrna’s trash rules yet
SchoolsSherburne-Earlville Central School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereChenango County Board of ElectionsChenango County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code1346413464 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Smyrna.

Climate

In Smyrna, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers

Smyrna has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 80°F, Smyrna’s July high is where New York’s towns sit at 81°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.

77″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter16–33°
Spring32–55°
Summer55–78°
Fall39–59°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Natural hazards

Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Smyrna

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
65High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Work & commute

With 1.4 jobs for every working resident, Smyrna draws in 107 commuters

Most working residents leave Smyrna for work: only 3% work in town. Smyrna’s average trip to work is 18 minutes. Jobs based in Smyrna grew to 109 in 2023, 36 more than in 2013.

3%work in town
SmyrnaNew York townsU.S. towns
Average trip to work18 minutes25 minutes25 minutes
Working residents who work in town2.5%10%8%

Where working residents work

In Smyrna3%
Hamilton11%
Sherburne11%
Norwich9%
Syracuse5%
17 mi
median commute distance
109
jobs based in Smyrna
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Health

How healthy Smyrna is

Smyrna beats the New York average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 19% of Smyrna adults binge drink.

SmyrnaNew York townsU.S. towns
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)19%17%16%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)18%16%17%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)34%32%33%
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)78%81%79%
32 measures vs. New York
2 better26 too close to call4 worse
What stands outSmyrnaNY
Fewer adults facing food insecurity13.7%17.2%
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity11.9%14.5%
More smokers14.9%11.3%
Community Memorial Hospital
8.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Smyrna

16pages on Smyrna
After high school

Colleges nearby

2 within 15 miles of the center of Smyrna

Questions about Smyrna

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Smyrna, NY a good place to live?

Smyrna has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.