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Lacona, NY
Village in Oswego County, New York.
Population
808
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
726
ZIP codes
0
Lacona and its ZIP codes
Lacona at a glance
- Lacona is 72% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,500 a year, 11% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 (69% below New York) and median rent is $699 a month.
Local data for Lacona, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lacona, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,500
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$131,300
Median rent
$699/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (156), German Americans (116), Arab Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oswego County. PPP loans are for Lacona.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,290
32,477 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,675
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$769M
FY 2026, $6,544 per person
How people get to work
Lacona, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lacona, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
906
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
272
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 11°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lacona, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Lacona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy CreekVillage | 1.1 mi | 1.3 |
| MannsvilleVillage | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| Pierrepont ManorCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| PulaskiVillage | 6.6 mi | 3.5 |
| EllisburgVillage | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| AltmarCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.1 |
| LorraineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| BellevilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| AdamsVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| MexicoVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Adams CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| RodmanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ParishVillage | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Sackets HarborVillage | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| WatertownCity | 24 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lacona, NY in?
- Lacona is in Oswego County, New York.
- What is the population of Lacona, NY?
- About 808 people live in Lacona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lacona?
- Nearby places include Sandy Creek (1.1 mi), Mannsville (5 mi), Pierrepont Manor (6.5 mi), Pulaski (6.6 mi), Ellisburg (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023