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Population in July 2008: 1,650. Population change since 2000: +9.1%
 

Males: 844  (51.2%)
Females: 806  (48.8%)

Median resident age:  42.2 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 12502.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $56,886 (it was $45,726 in 2000)
Ancram:  $56,886
New York:  $53,514

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $29,128
Ancram:  $29,128
New York:  $29,885

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $179,529 (it was $114,800 in 2000)
Ancram:  $179,529
New York:  $311,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $328,559; Detached houses: $369,867; Townhouses or other attached units: $1,326,072; In 2-unit structures: $168,646; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $179,638; Mobile homes: $51,753
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Races in Ancram:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
  • Black (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Ancram: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (21.8%), Irish (18.3%), English (10.6%), United States (7.9%), Dutch (7.1%), Italian (6.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 42.6 square miles.

Population density: 39 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Ancram

  • High school or higher: 79.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ancram town

  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 58.6%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

63 residents are foreign born (3.0% Europe, 0.7% Asia).

This town:  4.2%
New York:  20.4%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Ancram, New York in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Ancram to the number of sex offenders is 550 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Ancram:  2.0% ($2,342)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)
Ancram satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bristol, CT (41.3 miles , pop. 60,062).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (83.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Pine Plains, NY (2.4 miles ), Copake, NY (2.6 miles ), Millerton, NY (2.6 miles ), North East, NY (2.6 miles ), Gallatin, NY (2.7 miles ), Copake Lake, NY (2.8 miles ), Mount Washington, MA (2.8 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $125,300
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $149,400
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $142,800
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $126,500
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2001: 21 buildings, average cost: $197,400
  • 2002: 23 buildings, average cost: $197,400
  • 2003: 25 buildings, average cost: $197,400
  • 2004: 27 buildings, average cost: $197,400
  • 2005: 24 buildings, average cost: $197,400
  • 2006: 21 buildings, average cost: $197,400
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $325,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $325,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.04 N, Longitude: 73.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Paper (9%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (7%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Health care (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (4%)



Average climate in Ancram, New York

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Ancram-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1995, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the Ancram town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1973, a category 4 tornado 19.2 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Ancram-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 69.5 miles away from Ancram center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 70.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 39.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 73.3 miles away from Ancram center
On 7/24/2007 at 01:56:48, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 2.7 LG, Depth: 9.3 mi) earthquake occurred 48.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 66.8 miles away from Ancram center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Ancram:
  • SHARON HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; SHARON, CT)
  • FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA)
  • NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; RHINEBECK, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Ancram, NY

Amtrak station near Ancram:
  • 19 miles: HUDSON (69 S. FRONT ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ancram:
  • VASSAR COLLEGE (about 21 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
  • CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (about 25 miles; HYDE PARK, NY; FT enrollment: 2,028)
  • MARIST COLLEGE (about 29 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 4,646)
  • DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 4,112)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ (about 34 miles; NEW PALTZ, NY; FT enrollment: 6,334)
  • WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 39 miles; WESTFIELD, MA; FT enrollment: 4,058)
  • NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; WATERBURY, CT; FT enrollment: 2,834)

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Notable location: Barton Corners (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Ancram: Saint Johns Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Union Cemetery (1), Ancram Old Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Lower Rhoda Pond (A), Long Pond (B), Dewitt Pond (C), Drowned Lands Swamp (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bash Bish Brook (A), Punch Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Ancram: Taconic State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ancram and their reported violations in the past:

LAKE TAGHKANIC STATE PARK (Address: 1528 ROUTE 82, Population served: 2500, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - In MAY-2000, Contaminant: Turbidity
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In JUL-1998. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAR-22-2000)
WOODEN NICKEL (Address: 920 STATE ROUTE 82, Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
TACONIC MART (Address: 1012 ROUTE 82, Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 12 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
JO JOS (Address: 1015 ROUTE 82, Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
TAGHKANIC MOTEL (Address: 1011 Route Rte 82, Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  72.4%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  8.7%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  7.4%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.1%
Whole state:  7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ancram, NY



Ancram compared to New York state average:
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Columbia County New York:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (75%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Wood (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Ancram

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchReformed Church in AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEpiscopal Church
Adherents59.8%9.7%8.9%8.5%4.3%
Congregations13.6%18.5%16.0%13.6%8.6%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchFriends (Quakers)Other religions
Adherents2.1%1.2%0.8%0.6%4.1%
Congregations6.2%3.7%1.2%3.7%14.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


5.09% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($77,098 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.09%
New York average:  5.41%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($401 average AGI)
Columbia County:  0.05%
New York average:  0.24%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Dutchess County, NY  0.82% ($50,832 average AGI)
from Rensselaer County, NY  0.42% ($37,540)
from Albany County, NY  0.33% ($35,291)


5.74% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($59,341 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.74%
New York average:  6.26%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($152 average AGI)
Columbia County:  0.05%
New York average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Rensselaer County, NY  0.56% ($37,522 average AGI)
to Albany County, NY  0.54% ($37,443)
to Dutchess County, NY  0.54% ($35,331)


Strongest AM radio stations in Ancram:
  • WKZE (1020 AM; daytime; 3 kW; SHARON, CT; Owner: JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGHQ (920 AM; 5 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WSBS (860 AM; 3 kW; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ancram:
  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)
  • WKZE-FM (98.1 FM; SALISBURY, CT; Owner: JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WQQQ (103.3 FM; SHARON, CT; Owner: THE RIDGEFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WCZX (97.7 FM; HYDE PARK, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRRB (96.9 FM; ARLINGTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBWZ (93.3 FM; NEW PALTZ, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRWD-FM (107.3 FM; HIGHLAND, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCTW (98.5 FM; CATSKILL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBPM (94.3 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ancram:
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)


Ancram fatal accident list:
Mar 23, 2006 03:45 AM, Cr-7, Sr-82, Lat: 42.047700, Lon: -73.640139, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 15, 2004 05:00 AM, Sr-82, Chase Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Aug 10, 2002 08:27 AM, Cr-7, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
May 8, 1979 05:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 9 meters (30ft)
Total costs: $2,750,000
Total average daily traffic: 6,225
Total average daily truck traffic: 432
Total future (year 1998) average daily traffic: 7,495

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • Lake Taghkanic State Park Rt 82 & Taconic Pky 11 Mi Se Hudson, Type: Bant, Structure height: 10.3 m, Overall height: 21 m, Call Sign: KZO494
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/25/2004, Expiration Date: 02/01/2015
    Registrant: Nystec, 500 Avery Lane, Suite A, Rome, NY 13441, Phone: (315) 338-5818, Fax: (315) 338-6124, Email:
  • Rt 82 & Taconic Parkway Lake Tagh State Park 11 Mi Se Hudson, Type: Bant, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 21 m, Call Sign: WAN434
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.785 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/08/2003, Expiration Date: 06/08/2013
    Registrant: Nystec, 52 Geiger Road, Rome, NY 13441, Phone: (315) 334-7856, Fax: (315) 338-6124, Email:
  • Lat: 42.050083 Lon: -73.632889, Call Sign: WPUD414, Licensee ID: L00003711
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.095 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/08/2002, Expiration Date: 02/08/2012, Certifier: Larry A Heath
    Registrant: Schweitzer Maudit International, 2424 Rt 82, Ancram, NY 12502, Phone: (518) 329-4222
  • 525 Boston Corners Road, Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 13.4 m, Call Sign: WQFC821
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.385 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/16/2006, Expiration Date: 06/16/2016, Certifier: Calvin Miller
    Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: AB2H, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00152700
    Grant Date: 09/15/1999, Expiration Date: 09/15/2009
    Registrant: J Shawn Smith, Rr 1 Box 105a1, Ancram, NY 12502
  • Call Sign: KW2D, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00137074
    Grant Date: 12/23/2006, Expiration Date: 01/31/2017
    Registrant: Peter C Jaworski, 7 Elsohn Rd, Ancram, NY 12502
  • Call Sign: WA2UYM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00147199
    Grant Date: 10/10/2007, Expiration Date: 12/16/2017
    Registrant: Regina A Jaworski, 7 Elshohn Rd, Ancram, NY 12502


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 8
  • Hazardous Condition: 17
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Ancram


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