Torrey is a town in Yates County, New York, United States. The population was 1,282 at the 2010 census. The name is taken from that of early county political leader Henry Torrey. The Town of Torrey is in the east central part of the county and is south of Geneva. The town of Torrey is unrelated to the 10,000+ acre Torrey Farms, located in Elba and Potter, which is one of the largest farms in New York.

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Living in Torrey

Work & commute in Torrey

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Most working residents leave Torrey for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Milo (20%), Geneva (8%) and Benton (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Milo

20%

Geneva

Benton

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6%Work in townlive and work in Torrey 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 413Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Torrey →

Health in Torrey

Compared with New York

3better than NY·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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What stands out

11.1%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNY 14.5% · better 6.7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offNY 8.2% · better 9%More adults with COPDNY 6% · worse

Care nearby

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital of YatesPenn Yan · 5.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Finger Lakes Migrant Health ProjectPenn Yan · 5.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 14527, 14842 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Torrey →

Natural hazards in Torrey

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought

2Does Torrey flood?paid flood claims since 1984 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Torrey MapTorrey vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Torrey →

Climate in Torrey

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Torrey has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 56 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 20°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

81° / 59°Summer

61° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Torrey get?About 56 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Torrey →

Schools in Torrey

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School Grade B

The public schools Torrey’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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New Conquest Mennonite SchoolElementary · Grades 1–8 · 28 students Torrey Ridge Mennonite SchoolElementary · Grades 1–8 · 27 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.