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Panama, NY
Village in Chautauqua County, New York.
Population
451
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
204
ZIP codes
0
Panama and its ZIP codes
Panama at a glance
- Panama is 52% less dense than New York as a whole.
Local data for Panama, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chautauqua County. PPP loans are for Panama.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,771
45,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$922M
FY 2026, $7,220 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Panama, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,002
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Panama, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Panama
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake, PABorough | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Bemus PointVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ShermanVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| LakewoodVillage | 8.7 mi | 2 |
| Sugar Grove, PABorough | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| ChautauquaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Columbus, PACensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Jamestown WestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| BustiCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| CeloronVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Corry, PACity | 12 mi | 6 |
| MayvilleVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| JamestownCity | 13 mi | 8.9 |
| FalconerVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Wattsburg, PABorough | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| FrewsburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Panama, NY in?
- Panama is in Chautauqua County, New York.
- What is the population of Panama, NY?
- About 451 people live in Panama, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Panama?
- Nearby places include Bear Lake, PA (5.3 mi), Bemus Point (8.2 mi), Sherman (8.5 mi), Lakewood (8.7 mi), Sugar Grove, PA (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023