Olean

Cattaraugus County, New York

Population 76K |Median income $59,540 |1 hospital

Population

76,145

Cattaraugus County

Median Income

$59,540

-12% vs avg

Median Home Value

$113,100

-50% vs avg

Median Age

42.8

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

76K-5%

Median Income

$59,540+40%

Median Home Value

$113,100+39%

Poverty Rate

19.1%+7%

Unemployment

5%-45%

Economics

Median Rent

$770/mo

Poverty Rate

19.1% +35% vs avg

Unemployment 5%

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%

Work From Home 8%

Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 88.6%

Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%

African American 1.5%

Asian 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

38.8%

High Blood Pressure

38.1%

Obesity

35.7%

Physical Inactivity

28.4%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.5%

Binge Drinking

16.7%

Current Smoking

16.5%

Frequent Physical Distress

15.6%

Diabetes

12.1%

Current Asthma

11.4%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 81.2%

Dental Visit 59.4%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease

Lack of Health Insurance

6.6%

Stroke

4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

1/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL

OLEAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Olean Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Tioughnioga River at Cortland Through Wednesday Evening

NOAA · 12h ago

FDA Recalls

Olympus Recalls ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy Systems Due to Mis-wired Components

FDA · 3d ago

FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Premium Food Bubble Gum Over Undeclared Colors

FDA · 4d ago

FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises Recalls Premium Food Jordan Almonds Over Undeclared Wheat and Colors

FDA · 4d ago

FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola, LLC Recalls Junebar Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago

FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola Recalls Junebar Chocolate Cherry Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Olean, NY? ▼

Olean, NY has a population of 76,145 people, located in Cattaraugus County, New York.

What is the median household income in Olean? ▼

The median household income in Olean, NY is $59,540 per year. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

What is the median home value in Olean? ▼

The median home value in Olean, NY is $113,100. Median rent is $770/month.

What are the top health concerns in Olean? ▼

The top health indicators in Olean include Short Sleep Duration (38.8%), High Blood Pressure (38.1%), Obesity (35.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Olean? ▼

Olean has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Olean? ▼

The median age in Olean, NY is 42.8 years. 21.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Olean, NY is located in Cattaraugus County, New York. With a population of 76K and a median household income of $59,540, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Olean area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

How Product Recalls Work

CPSC, FDA & NHTSA recall process explained

Understanding Weather Alerts

Watch vs warning vs advisory explained

Earthquake Magnitude Explained

What the numbers mean & when to act

All safety guides →

Explore More Data

Schools in New York

School ratings, test scores & enrollment → PlainSchools

Crime Rates in New York

FBI UCR crime statistics by city → PlainCrime

Rental Data in New York

HUD fair market rents & vacancy rates → PlainRent

Cost of Living in New York

BEA price parities & Census economics → PlainCost

ZIP Code Data in New York

Demographics & economics by ZIP code → PlainZIP

Nearby Cities 8

Jamestown, NY 30K Saint Marys, PA 13K Fredonia, NY 11K Dunkirk, NY 12K Lackawanna, NY 18K West Seneca, NY 45K Lancaster, NY 10K Depew, NY 15K

All cities in New York → Browse all cities

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Cattaraugus County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.