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Ulster County

Population in July 2007: 641.
Males: 303  (47.4%)
Females: 338  (52.6%)

Median resident age:  43.0 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 12440.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,941 (it was $35,735 in 2000)
High Falls:  $47,941
New York:  $53,514

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $25,244
High Falls:  $25,244
New York:  $29,885

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $183,754 (it was $80,600 in 2000)
High Falls:  $183,754
New York:  $311,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $219,246; Detached houses: $218,788; In 2-unit structures: $267,480; Mobile homes: $55,000

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Races in High Falls:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.9%)
  • Hispanic (3.8%)
  • Black (2.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Other race (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in High Falls: 94.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (20.6%), German (17.5%), English (8.5%), United States (6.1%), Italian (4.9%), Scottish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 1.20 square miles.

Population density: 536 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in High Falls

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in High Falls CDP

  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 51.8%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

28 residents are foreign born (2.7% Europe, 1.8% Latin America).

This place:  4.5%
New York:  20.4%


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

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

High Falls:  1.9% ($1,531)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)
High Falls satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Danbury, CT (45.0 miles , pop. 74,848).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (69.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Stone Ridge, NY (1.5 miles ), Marbletown, NY (1.6 miles ), Tillson, NY (1.6 miles ), Rosendale, NY (1.7 miles ), Rosendale Village, NY (1.7 miles ), Rifton, NY (2.0 miles ), New Paltz, NY (2.3 miles ), .

Latitude: 41.83 N, Longitude: 74.12 W

Area code: 845

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (15%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Paper and paper product merchant wholesalers (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (26%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (15%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Computer specialists (7%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Carpenters (7%)
  • Art and design workers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (19%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (18%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (14%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (10%)
  • Registered nurses (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (9%)



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High Falls-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 8% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.5 miles away from the High Falls place center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1995, a category 4 tornado 43.9 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


High Falls-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 62.4 miles away from High Falls center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 98.7 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 69.6 miles away from the city 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 53.8 miles away from High Falls center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 59.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near High Falls:
  • BENEDICTINE HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; KINGSTON, NY)
  • KINGSTON HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; KINGSTON, NY)
  • NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; RHINEBECK, NY)

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Airports located in High Falls:
Amtrak stations near High Falls:
  • 11 miles: RHINECLIFF-KINGSTON (RHINECLIFF, HUTTON & CHARLES STS.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.
  • 13 miles: POUGHKEEPSIE (41 MAIN ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to High Falls:
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ (about 6 miles; NEW PALTZ, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,334)
  • CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (about 12 miles; HYDE PARK, NY; FT enrollment: 2,028)
  • MARIST COLLEGE (about 15 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 4,646)
  • DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 4,112)
  • VASSAR COLLEGE (about 21 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; MIDDLETOWN, NY; FT enrollment: 3,486)
  • UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (about 33 miles; WEST POINT, NY; FT enrollment: 4,088)

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Cemetery: Coxing Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: D & H Canal Historical Soc Museum (Mohonk Rd).

 

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

MAKOWSKYS COTTAGE COLONY (Address: 21 KNOB HILL ROAD, Population served: 77, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
DEPUY CANAL HOUSE (Address: ROUTE 213, Population served: 70, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
EGGS NEST (Address: ROUTE 213, Population served: 55, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-26-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-26-2005), St Public Notif requested (JUL-26-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-26-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-11-2006)
HIGH FALLS MOTEL (Address: 1061 ROUTE 213, Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
HIGH FALLS FOOD COOP (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Drinking water stations with addresses in High Falls that have no violations reported:
  • THE HIGH FALLS PICNIC BASKET (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • THE NEW YORK STORE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This place:  2.3 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  62.7%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.0%
Whole state:  5.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  8.4%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  7.3%
Whole state:  7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in High Falls, NY



High Falls compared to New York state average:
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School



High Falls travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Ulster County New York:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (82%)
  • Utility gas (6%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)


Religion statistics for High Falls

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 50.63%
Here50.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchReformed Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEpiscopal Church
Adherents69.1%6.8%6.7%3.6%1.9%
Congregations14.6%17.2%19.1%5.7%5.7%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Free Church of America The Wesleyan ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents0.6%0.6%0.5%0.5%9.6%
Congregations2.5%1.3%1.9%4.5%27.4%
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.


5.55% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,363 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.55%
New York average:  5.41%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($129 average AGI)
Ulster County:  0.10%
New York average:  0.24%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Dutchess County, NY  1.05% ($50,134 average AGI)
from Orange County, NY  0.92% ($41,194)
from Kings County, NY  0.23% ($55,325)


5.88% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,681 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.88%
New York average:  6.26%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($250 average AGI)
Ulster County:  0.05%
New York average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Dutchess County, NY  0.70% ($40,996 average AGI)
to Orange County, NY  0.68% ($36,937)
to Greene County, NY  0.27% ($34,385)


Strongest AM radio stations in High Falls:
  • WGHQ (920 AM; 5 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WEOK (1390 AM; 5 kW; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • WGNY (1220 AM; 10 kW; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WELV (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in High Falls:
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • W292CM (106.3 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: JOHN KATONAH)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WBPM (94.3 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFRH (91.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKW (92.9 FM; SAUGERTIES, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDST (100.1 FM; WOODSTOCK, NY; Owner: CHET-5 BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WLJP (89.3 FM; MONROE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)
  • WZAD (97.3 FM; WURTSBORO, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around High Falls:
  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • W42AE (Channel 42; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KB2PAY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00509843
    Grant Date: 05/01/2002, Expiration Date: 07/28/2012, Certifier: Joel Ginzberg
    Registrant: Joel Ginzberg, High Falls, NY 12440
  • Call Sign: N2ENE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00137024
    Grant Date: 09/21/1999, Expiration Date: 12/19/2009, Certifier: Robert L Wersan
    Registrant: Robert L Wersan, 64 Mossy Brook Road, High Falls, NY 12440
  • Call Sign: KC2USY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01473639
    Grant Date: 03/11/2009, Expiration Date: 03/11/2019, Certifier: Keith R Tilley
    Registrant: Keith R Tilley, 2326 Lucas Turnpike, High Falls, NY 12440


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 8KCAB (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 101 mph), Engine: LYCOMING AEIO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4198Y , Serial Number: 292-77, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 03/28/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Michael R Gallo, 256 Cedar Hill Rd, High Falls, NY 12440
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 84401 , Serial Number: 7AC-3099, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Sue Ellen Sheeley, Rd 1 Box 161, High Falls, NY 12440


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 15
  • Hazardous Condition: 19
  • Service Call: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - High Falls


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High Falls on our top lists:
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Western Europe (population 500+)"
  • #6 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+"
  • #9 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+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2004 Presidential Election"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Europe (population 500+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Dominican Republic (population 500+)"
  • #100 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"

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