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Oneida County

Population in July 2008: 1,101. Population change since 2000: +1.4%
 

Males: 569  (51.7%)
Females: 532  (48.3%)

Median resident age:  35.0 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,060 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Florence:  $45,060
New York:  $53,514

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,630
Florence:  $16,630
New York:  $29,885

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $81,337 (it was $58,200 in 2000)
Florence:  $81,337
New York:  $311,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $105,054; Detached houses: $138,207; Townhouses or other attached units: $106,985; Mobile homes: $39,060

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Races in Florence:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Florence: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (20.7%), Irish (16.5%), German (13.7%), English (8.6%), French (7.2%), Italian (5.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 970 feet

Land area: 55.0 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Florence

  • High school or higher: 74.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 8.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Florence town

  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.3%
New York:  20.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in May 2009.

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

Florence:  2.0% ($1,167)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)
Florence satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clay, NY (29.6 miles , pop. 58,805).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (96.0 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (202.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Camden, NY (2.3 miles ), Osceola, NY (2.9 miles ), Annsville, NY (2.9 miles ), Williamstown, NY (2.9 miles ), Amboy, NY (3.2 miles ), Lewis, NY (3.3 miles ), Redfield, NY (3.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 9 buildings, average cost: $115,500
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $117,000
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $117,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $141,700
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $42,900
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $94,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $108,800

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.42 N, Longitude: 75.74 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Florence household income distribution Florence home values distribution

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (21%)
  • Construction (18%)
  • Furniture and related products (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (4%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (15%)
  • Furniture and related products (14%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (15%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Woodworkers (5%)



Average climate in Florence, New York

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Florence-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/1983, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.9 miles away from the Florence town center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category 3 tornado 26.5 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Florence-area historical earthquake activity is below New York state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 78.9 miles away from Florence center
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 76.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/31/1997 at 07:15:29, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 23.2 miles away from Florence center
On 8/30/2007 at 03:47:45, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 92.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/13/1997 at 23:06:40, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 MD, Depth: 2.6 mi) earthquake occurred 75.5 miles away from Florence center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Florence topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Florence:
  • ROME HOSPITAL & MURPHY MEM HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; ROME, NY)
  • ALBERT LINDLEY LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; FULTON, NY)
  • ONEIDA CITY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; ONEIDA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Florence:
  • LE MOYNE COLLEGE (about 32 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,517)
  • SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; FT enrollment: 15,859)
  • SUNY COLLEGE OF AGRIC AND TECHN AT MORRISVILLE (about 35 miles; MORRISVILLE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,790)
  • MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UTICA BRANCH (about 35 miles; UTICA, NY; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT OSWEGO (about 38 miles; OSWEGO, NY; FT enrollment: 7,138)
  • ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; FT enrollment: 5,132)
  • COLGATE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; HAMILTON, NY; FT enrollment: 2,792)

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Notable locations in Florence: Forty Six Corners (A), Hanifin Corners (B), Thompson Corners (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Cemeteries: Johnson Cemetery (1), Graves Cemetery (2), Davis Cemetery (3), Greely Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Big Brook (A), Little River (B), Spellicy Brook (C), Smith Brook (D), Perry Brook (E), Maloney Brook (F), Finnegan Brook (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.9 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  77.5%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.2%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  9.9%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.3%
Whole state:  7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Florence, NY



Florence compared to New York state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Oneida County New York:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (60%)
  • Wood (19%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (17%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • Electricity (1%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Florence

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.14%
Here52.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Episcopal ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents68.3%8.5%3.4%3.1%2.4%
Congregations23.9%17.8%11.3%7.4%5.7%
NameLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaSalvation ArmyMuslim EstimateOther
Adherents2.1%1.9%1.0%1.0%8.4%
Congregations1.7%1.7%1.3%0.4%28.7%
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.


3.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,033 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.59%
New York average:  5.41%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($347 average AGI)
Oneida County:  0.10%
New York average:  0.24%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Herkimer County, NY  0.54% ($30,381 average AGI)
from Madison County, NY  0.43% ($27,770)
from Onondaga County, NY  0.23% ($31,449)


4.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,281 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.29%
New York average:  6.26%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($402 average AGI)
Oneida County:  0.05%
New York average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Herkimer County, NY  0.42% ($32,325 average AGI)
to Madison County, NY  0.42% ($32,396)
to Onondaga County, NY  0.28% ($40,109)


Strongest AM radio stations in Florence:
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WSCP (1070 AM; daytime; 3 kW; SANDY CREEK-PULASKI, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WDCW (1390 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WADR (1480 AM; 5 kW; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNSS (1260 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTLB (1310 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WBRV (900 AM; 1 kW; BOONVILLE, NY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Florence:
  • WBGJ (100.3 FM; SYLVAN BEACH, NY; Owner: WOLF RADIO, INC.)
  • WBDI (106.7 FM; COPENHAGEN, NY; Owner: FORCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WJNY (90.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CNG COUNCIL CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WODZ-FM (96.1 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WUCL (93.5 FM; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCR-FM (106.3 FM; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WSCP-FM (101.7 FM; PULASKI, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WFRY-FM (97.5 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • WLLG (99.3 FM; LOWVILLE, NY; Owner: THE FLACK BROADCASTING GROUP L.L.C.)
  • WOUR (96.9 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSKS (97.9 FM; WHITESBORO, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUNY (89.5 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BC COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WRBY (102.5 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBRV-FM (101.3 FM; BOONVILLE, NY; Owner: THE FLACK BROADCASTING GROUP L.L.C.)
  • WCNY-FM (91.3 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: THE PUB. B/C COUNC. OF CEN. NY, INC.)
  • WWDG (105.1 FM; DERUYTER, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKVU (100.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WLZW (98.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WMHR (102.9 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WNTQ (93.1 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Florence:
  • WSPX-TV (Channel 56; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PAXSON SYRACUSE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFXV (Channel 33; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WWTI (Channel 50; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WPBS-TV (Channel 16; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • W12BZ (Channel 12; ROME, NY; Owner: KEVIN O'KANE)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 5
Total length: 7 meters (23ft)
Total costs: $2,769,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,648
Total average daily truck traffic: 84
Total future (year 2016) average daily traffic: 2,040

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Joseph M Jones, 3131 Shultz Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 106.7 m
    Registrant: Oneida County Emergency Services, 120 Base Rd, Oriskany, NY 13424, Phone: (315) 765-2525, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • 3131 SHULTZ, 3131 Shultz Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WPVU661
    Assigned Frequencies : 2196.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/22/2002, Expiration Date: 02/22/2003, Cancelation Date: 04/15/2003, Certifier: Joseph M Jones
    Registrant: Oneida County Emergency Services, 120 Base Rd, Oriskany, NY 13424, Phone: (315) 765-2525, Fax: (315) 765-2535, Email:
  • 3131 SHULTZ, 3131 Shultz Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WPWK623
    Assigned Frequencies : 942.975 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/09/2002, Expiration Date: 12/09/2012, Certifier: Joseph M Jones
    Registrant: County Of Oneida, 120 Base Rd, Oriskany, NY 13424, Phone: (315) 765-2525, Fax: (315) 765-2535, Email:



Florence on our top lists:
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2005 and 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2004 Presidential Election"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2005 and 2006"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #100 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (8-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"

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