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Chaumont, NY
Village in Jefferson County, New York.
Population
650
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
661
ZIP codes
0
Chaumont and its ZIP codes
Chaumont at a glance
- Chaumont is 57% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,125 a year, 11% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,800 (50% below New York) and median rent is $875 a month.
Local data for Chaumont, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chaumont, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,125
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$212,800
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (147), German Americans (112), French Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Chaumont.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,625
40,563 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$877M
FY 2026, $7,511 per person
How people get to work
Chaumont, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled17.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chaumont, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
642
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
253
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 10°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chaumont, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
Cities near Chaumont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Three Mile BayCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| DexterVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| DepauvilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 9.8 |
| Sackets HarborVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.3 |
| BrownvilleVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Glen ParkVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Cape VincentVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Pamelia CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| La FargevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| ClaytonVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| WatertownCity | 13 mi | 9 |
| CalciumCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Adams CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| Fishers LandingCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Evans MillsVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chaumont, NY in?
- Chaumont is in Jefferson County, New York.
- What is the population of Chaumont, NY?
- About 650 people live in Chaumont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chaumont?
- Nearby places include Three Mile Bay (3.4 mi), Dexter (6.1 mi), Depauville (7.1 mi), Sackets Harbor (8.5 mi), Brownville (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023