Ledyard, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,886.
Population change since 2000: +2.9%
 
Males: 861  (45.7%)
Females: 1,025  (54.3%)
Median resident age:

35.5 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13026.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $72,609 (it was $42,857 in 2000)
Ledyard:

$72,609
NY:

$74,314

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $35,268 (it was $18,231 in 2000)

Ledyard town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $210,984 (it was $93,500 in 2000)
Ledyard:

$210,984
NY:

$368,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $217,028; detached houses: $219,789; townhouses or other attached units: $255,813; in 2-unit structures: $334,489; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $738,860; mobile homes: $63,957
March 2022 cost of living index in Ledyard: 100.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Ledyard, NY (2010)
    • 1,75893.2%White alone
    • 502.7%Hispanic
    • 331.7%Two or more races
    • 271.4%Black alone
    • 150.8%Asian alone
    • 30.2%American Indian alone

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Ancestries: English (27.5%), Irish (18.9%), German (16.9%), United States (8.2%), Italian (7.7%), French (4.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 36.3 square miles.

Population density: 52 people per square mile   (very low).

Ledyard, New York map

52 residents are foreign born (1.3% Latin America, 0.9% Europe, 0.4% Africa).

This town:

2.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ledyard town:

2.1% ($1,962)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Syracuse, NY (33.3 miles , pop. 147,306).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (55.5 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (195.5 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Aurora, NY (1.3 miles ),
Scipio, NY (2.4 miles ),
Union Springs, NY (2.5 miles ),
Springport, NY (2.6 miles ),
Venice, NY (2.7 miles ),
Genoa, NY (2.9 miles ),
Romulus, NY (3.0 miles ),
Fleming, NY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.76 N, Longitude: 76.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in Ledyard, NY in 2021
Ledyard satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $282,200
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $233,500
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $246,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $211,200
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $210,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $106,700
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,200
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,200
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $60,900
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $147,600
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $46,900
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $123,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Ledyard, NY residents
Average permit cost in Ledyard, NY
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.6%
New York:

4.0%
Most common industries in Ledyard, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (31.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.5%)
  • Construction (3.4%)
  • Health care (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.7%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (40.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Ledyard, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (6.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.3%)

Average climate in Ledyard, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ledyard-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the Ledyard town center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/30/1955, a category F3 tornado 32.1 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ledyard-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% 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 143.3 miles away from Ledyard center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 192.0 miles away from Ledyard center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 190.1 miles away from Ledyard center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 210.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 341.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 243.6 miles away from Ledyard center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cayuga County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ledyard topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ledyard:

  • AUBURN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; AUBURN, NY)
  • MERCY HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER N H INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; AUBURN, NY)
  • SENECA FALLS HOSP (Hospital, about 13 miles away; SENECA FALLS, NY)
  • CAYUGA COUNTY CHHA (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; AUBURN, NY)
  • HUNTINGTON LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WATERLOO, NY)
  • UNIV DIALYSIS CTR @ AUBURN (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; AUBURN, NY)
  • SENECA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WATERLOO, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ledyard:

  • Cayuga County Community College (about 15 miles; Auburn, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,141)
  • Hobart William Smith Colleges (about 18 miles; Geneva, NY; FT enrollment: 2,476)
  • Cornell University (about 24 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 20,360)
  • Ithaca College (about 25 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College (about 27 miles; Dryden, NY; FT enrollment: 3,884)
  • SUNY College at Cortland (about 27 miles; Cortland, NY; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Onondaga Community College (about 30 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 8,920)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ledyard: Barbers Corners (A), Prospect Corners (B), Cooneys Corners (C), Wells College Golf Course (D), Chapel Corners (E), Cayuga Lake Farm (F), Turney Corners (G), Bedlam Gardens (H), Long Point Orchard (I), Long Point Winery (J), Schwartz Athletic Center (K), Leach House (L), Dodge Residence Hall (M), Glen Park Mansion (N), Weld House (O), Main Building (P), Campbell Art Building (Q), Smith-Sommer Center (R), Morgan Hall (S), Cleveland Hall of Languages (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ledyard include: Saint Pauls Church (A), Faith Chapel (B), Ledyard Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Old Quaker Cemetery (1), Saint Patricks Cemetery (2), Old Quaker Cemetery (3), Quaker Cemetery (4), Ledyard Church Cemetery (5), Mosher Cemetery (6), Evergreen Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Glen Creek (A), Paines Creek (B), Dean Creek (C), Little Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Ledyard: Long Point State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Cayuga County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.7%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.4%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.1%
Whole state:

7.4%
400 people in college/university student housing in 2010
297 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Ledyard:

Marital status in Ledyard, NY
  • Never married: 37.1%
  • Now married: 50.7%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

For population 25 years and over in Ledyard:

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ledyard, NY (based on Cayuga County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic23,93710
Mainline Protestant6,46238
Evangelical Protestant2,88631
Other5025
Orthodox1501
Black Protestant1191
None45,970-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Here:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Cayuga County:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Here:

3.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
Cayuga County:

7.25 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.0%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Cayuga County:

25.6%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.2%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Ledyard:

  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFLR (1570 AM; 5 kW; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTY COMMUNICATION CORP.)
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSFW (1110 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SENECA FALLS, NY; Owner: AUBURN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAUB (1590 AM; 1 kW; AUBURN, NY; Owner: AUBURN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTKO (1470 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WACK (1420 AM; 5 kW; NEWARK, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES, INC.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WWLF (1340 AM; 1 kW; AUBURN, NY; Owner: WOLF RADIO, INC)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ledyard:

  • WPHR (106.9 FM; AUBURN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNYR-FM (98.5 FM; WATERLOO, NY; Owner: LAKE COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFLK (101.7 FM; GENEVA, NY; Owner: MB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLLW (99.3 FM; SENECA FALLS, NY; Owner: AUBURN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSQG-FM (90.9 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMM. COUNCIL)
  • WFLR-FM (95.9 FM; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WMHR (102.9 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WIII (99.9 FM; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W251AK (98.1 FM; NEDROW, NY; Owner: PATHWAY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WISY (102.3 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WXHC (101.5 FM; HOMER, NY; Owner: EVES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYYY (94.5 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCNY-FM (91.3 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: THE PUB. B/C COUNC. OF CEN. NY, INC.)
  • WNTQ (93.1 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W220CJ (91.9 FM; PENN YAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ledyard:

  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • WTVH (Channel 5; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WTVH LICENSE, INC.)
  • W48AO (Channel 48; AUBURN, NY; Owner: SONNY PERSAD)
  • W54AK (Channel 54; AUBURN, NY; Owner: SONNY PERSAD)
  • W20BT (Channel 20; ITHACA, NY; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W69AN (Channel 69; UNION SPRINGS, ETC., NY; Owner: SONNY PERSAD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.0mTotal length
  • $203,000Total costs
  • 297Total average daily traffic
  • 23Total average daily truck traffic
  • 416Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Ledyard TP1, Lat: 42.759778 Lon: -76.666167, Type: Pole, Structure height: 21 m, Overall height: 22 m, Call Sign: WQJU320,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2009, Expiration Date: 01/06/2019, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2019, Certifier: Joseph M Lalley, Registrant: Clarity Connect, Inc., 200 Pleasant Grove Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, Phone: (607) 227-5500, Email:
  • Ledyard TP4, Lat: 42.717444 Lon: -76.684028, Type: Pole, Structure height: 21 m, Overall height: 22 m, Call Sign: WQJU320,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2009, Expiration Date: 01/06/2019, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2019, Certifier: Joseph M Lalley, Registrant: Clarity Connect, Inc., 200 Pleasant Grove Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, Phone: (607) 227-5500, Email:
  • LEDYARD, Off Poplar Ridge Rd And W Corey Rd (Lat: 42.733222 Lon: -76.588611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WQUR632,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2014, Expiration Date: 09/22/2024, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ledyard, NY
  • 64.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.8%Electricity
  • 5.1%Wood
  • 1.5%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ledyard, NY
  • 61.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.8%Electricity
  • 2.9%Wood
  • 1.5%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Other fuel


Ledyard compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
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