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Herkimer County

Population in July 2009: 2,475. Population change since 2000: -0.5%
 

Males: 1,294  (52.3%)
Females: 1,181  (47.7%)

Median resident age:  39.2 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,978 (it was $35,588 in 2000)
Russia:

$44,978
New York:

$54,659
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,750

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $90,983 (it was $67,500 in 2000)
Russia:

$90,983
New York:

$306,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $106,237; Detached houses: $117,289; Townhouses or other attached units: $38,663; In 2-unit structures: $95,603; Mobile homes: $44,671

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Russia races chart
  • White alone - 2,427 (97.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 14 (0.6%)
  • Asian alone - 13 (0.5%)
  • Two or more races - 13 (0.5%)
  • Hispanic - 11 (0.4%)
  • Black alone - 7 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.08%)

Races in Russia detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Russia: 97.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (21.2%), German (20.5%), Irish (18.1%), Polish (11.1%), Welsh (8.8%), Italian (7.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 56.6 square miles.

Population density: 44 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Russia:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Russia town:

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

12 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.5%
New York:  20.4%

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

Russia town:  1.8% ($1,215)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (15.8 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (127.9 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (180.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Prospect, NY (1.9 miles ), Cold Brook, NY (2.1 miles ), Poland, NY (2.2 miles ), Barneveld, NY (2.4 miles ), Remsen, NY (2.4 miles ), Trenton, NY (2.5 miles ), Newport, NY (2.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 19 buildings, average cost: $26,700
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $87,900
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 2010: 10 buildings, average cost: $92,800
  • 2011: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.30 N, Longitude: 75.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.8%
New York:

8.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)

Work and jobs in Russia: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Russia, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Russia-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.9 miles away from the Russia town center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 42.6 miles away from the town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Russia-area historical earthquake activity is near New York state average. It is 90% 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 58.5 miles away from the city 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 50.4 miles away from Russia 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 61.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2003 at 15:06:14, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, 3.2 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 98.4 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) earthquake occurred 26.9 miles away from Russia center
On 8/30/2007 at 03:47:45, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 79.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Herkimer County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 6, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Russia:

  • FAXTON-ST LUKE'S HEALTHCARE (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; UTICA, NY)
  • ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; UTICA, NY)
  • LITTLE FALLS HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; LITTLE FALLS, NY)

Amtrak stations near Russia:

  • 16 miles: UTICA (321 MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: ROME (6599 MARTIN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, 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 Russia:

  • Mohawk Valley Community College-Utica Branch (about 17 miles; Utica, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,403)
  • Utica College (about 18 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,258)
  • Herkimer County Community College (about 19 miles; Herkimer, NY; FT enrollment: 2,527)
  • Morrisville State College (about 40 miles; Morrisville, NY; FT enrollment: 2,971)
  • Colgate University (about 41 miles; Hamilton, NY; FT enrollment: 2,807)
  • SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 53 miles; Cobleskill, NY; FT enrollment: 2,558)
  • Le Moyne College (about 54 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 2,469)

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Notable locations in Russia: Pardeeville Corners (A), Woodin Corners (B), Poland Public Library (C), Poland Volunteer Fire Company (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Smith Cemetery (1), Cold Brook Cemetery (2), Poland Cemetery (3), Gravesville Cemetery (4), Century Cemetery (5), Wheelertown Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Maple Lake (A), Lake Margarite (B), Lake Charlotte (C), Lake Gay (D), Herkimer Reservoir (E), Hinckley Reservoir (F), Shepard Swamp (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Buttermilk Brook (A), Wilt Brook (B), Fox Brook (C), Taynter Brook (D), Remus Brook (E), Black Creek (F), Taylor Brook (G), Cold Brook (H), Big Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Herkimer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.2%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.8%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

14.9%
Whole state:

14.6%

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

8.6%
Whole state:

7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Russia, NY


Russia compared to New York state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (76%)
  • Wood (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • Electricity (2%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Herkimer County New York:


2008 Presidential Election results in Herkimer County New York:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Russia (based on Herkimer County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 54.46%
Here54.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents67.1%12.3%4.7%4.4%2.1%
Congregations14.5%26.3%6.6%9.2%5.3%
NameReformed Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchConservative Baptist Association of AmericaUkranian Orthodox Church of the USAOther
Adherents2.0%1.7%0.8%0.6%4.3%
Congregations2.6%5.3%2.6%1.3%26.3%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Herkimer County:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Herkimer County:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Herkimer County:

3.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 55
Here:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Herkimer County:

24.5%
New York:

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

13.7%
State:

15.6%

4.63% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,228 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.63%
New York average:

5.41%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Oneida County, NY  1.56% ($32,325 average AGI)
from Otsego County, NY  0.27% ($20,469)
from Fulton County, NY  0.22% ($21,396)


5.67% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,128 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.67%
New York average:

6.26%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Oneida County, NY  1.94% ($30,381 average AGI)
to Montgomery County, NY  0.23% ($25,536)
to Otsego County, NY  0.20% ($21,375)

Strongest AM radio stations in Russia:

  • WADR (1480 AM; 5 kW; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY)
  • WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTLB (1310 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUTQ (1550 AM; 1 kW; UTICA, NY)
  • WNRS (1420 AM; 1 kW; HERKIMER, NY; Owner: ARJUNA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBRV (900 AM; 1 kW; BOONVILLE, NY)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Russia:

  • WUCL (93.5 FM; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOUR (96.9 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUNY (89.5 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BC COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WBGK (99.7 FM; NEWPORT VILLAGE, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WLZW (98.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WKLL (94.9 FM; FRANKFORT, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WRCK (107.3 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WKVU (100.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WODZ-FM (96.1 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WSKU (105.5 FM; LITTLE FALLS, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WSKS (97.9 FM; WHITESBORO, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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.)
  • WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WFRG-FM (104.3 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WXUR (92.7 FM; HERKIMER, NY; Owner: ARJUNA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBUG-FM (101.1 FM; FORT PLAIN, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMCR-FM (106.3 FM; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING CO. INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Russia:

  • WKTV (Channel 2; UTICA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WUTR (Channel 20; UTICA, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WPNY-LP (Channel 11; UTICA, ETC., NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFXV (Channel 33; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • W59AU (Channel 59; UTICA, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CING.COUNCIL,CENTRAL N. Y.)
  • W53AM (Channel 53; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • W51CV (Channel 51; UTICA, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W12BZ (Channel 12; ROME, NY; Owner: KEVIN O'KANE)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 10
Total length: 24 meters (79ft)
Total costs: $6,102,000
Total average daily traffic: 7,489
Total average daily truck traffic: 547
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 8,752

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 2
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 2
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 0
  • 1990-1999: 4
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Russia, NY

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