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Berkshire County

Population in July 2007: 343. Population change since 2000: -1.4%
 

Males: 172  (50.3%)
Females: 171  (49.7%)

Median resident age:  47.5 years
Massachusetts median age:  36.5 years

Zip codes: 01264.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $72,988 (it was $60,250 in 2000)
Tyringham:  $72,988
Massachusetts:  $62,365

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $356,699 (it was $213,500 in 2000)
Tyringham:  $356,699
Massachusetts:  $366,400

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $501,998; Detached houses: $520,510; Mobile homes: $37,500

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Races in Tyringham:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.4%)
  • Asian Indian (2.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Tyringham: 96.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (25.4%), Irish (16.0%), German (10.9%), French (8.9%), Italian (8.9%), United States (7.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1762

Elevation: 901 feet

Land area: 18.7 square miles.

Population density: 18 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Tyringham

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tyringham town

  • Never married: 27.8%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

12 residents are foreign born (1.4% Europe, 1.4% Oceania, 0.6% Asia).

This town:  3.4%
Massachusetts:  12.2%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Tyringham:  0.8% ($1,615)
Massachusetts:  1.3% ($2,336)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chicopee, MA (32.1 miles , pop. 54,653).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Brookhaven, NY (98.2 miles , pop. 448,248).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (103.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Lee, MA (2.0 miles ), Monterey, MA (2.3 miles ), Becket, MA (2.5 miles ), Stockbridge, MA (2.6 miles ), Otis, MA (2.9 miles ), Washington, MA (2.9 miles ), Lenox, MA (2.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $98,800
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $269,000
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $239,900
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $239,900
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $239,900
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $247,000

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Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 42.25 N, Longitude: 73.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 413

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Unemployment in December 2008:
Here:  2.0%
Massachusetts:  4.4%


Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Paper (13%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (24%)
  • Health care (21%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Private households (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Engineers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (15%)
  • Registered nurses (8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Bus drivers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)



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Tyringham-area historical tornado activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1995, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the Tyringham 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 9.1 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.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Tyringham:
  • FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA)
  • NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; NORTH ADAMS, MA)
  • BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 16 miles; PITTSFIELD, MA)

Political contributions by individuals in Tyringham, MA

Amtrak station near Tyringham:
  • 14 miles: PITTSFIELD (DEPOT ST. BTW NORTH & CENTER STS.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tyringham:
  • WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 20 miles; WESTFIELD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,058)
  • WILLIAMS COLLEGE (about 28 miles; WILLIAMSTOWN, MA; FT enrollment: 2,047)
  • HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; HOLYOKE, MA; FT enrollment: 3,747)
  • SMITH COLLEGE (about 30 miles; NORTHAMPTON, MA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST (about 31 miles; AMHERST, MA; FT enrollment: 21,468)
  • MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE (about 32 miles; SOUTH HADLEY, MA; FT enrollment: 2,029)
  • SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MA; FT enrollment: 4,026)
Library in Tyringham:
  • TYRINGHAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,119; Location: 118 MAIN ROAD; 3,584 books; 59 audio materials; 97 video materials)

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Notable location: Gingerbread House (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs and swamps: Sodem Pond (A), Hale Pond (B), Shaker Pond (C), Hale Swamp (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Cooper Brook (A), Higley Brook (B), Camp Brook (C), Crystal Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
Massachusetts:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.4%
Whole state:  64.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.3%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.5%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Tyringham, MA


10 people in religious group quarters


Tyringham compared to Massachusetts state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above 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 significantly above 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 above state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (65%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (19%)
  • Wood (10%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • Solar energy (2%)
  • Electricity (2%)


Religon statistics for Tyringham

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchUnited Church of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents77.0%4.1%4.1%2.9%2.5%
Congregations28.2%11.5%16.0%7.6%7.6%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodNational Association of Congregational Christian ChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents1.0%0.8%0.6%0.4%6.6%
Congregations1.5%2.3%6.1%0.8%18.3%
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.


3.71% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($51,107 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.71%
Massachusetts average:  6.31%

0.19% of residents moved from foreign countries ($561 average AGI)
Berkshire County:  0.19%
Massachusetts average:  0.28%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Hampden County, MA  0.23% ($35,441 average AGI)
from Middlesex County, MA  0.15% ($73,234)
from Columbia County, NY  0.12% ($36,952)


4.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,132 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.39%
Massachusetts average:  6.91%

0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,035 average AGI)
Berkshire County:  0.08%
Massachusetts average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Middlesex County, MA  0.23% ($35,108 average AGI)
to Hampden County, MA  0.21% ($36,750)
to Hampshire County, MA  0.20% ($30,755)


Strongest AM radio stations in Tyringham:
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSBS (860 AM; 3 kW; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WUHN (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tyringham:
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)
  • WBEC-FM (105.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WUPE (95.9 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WKZE-FM (98.1 FM; SALISBURY, CT; Owner: JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • WPKX (97.9 FM; ENFIELD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tyringham:
  • 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.)
  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 6 meters (20ft)
Total costs: $1,587,000
Total average daily traffic: 3,510
Total average daily truck traffic: 156
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 5,544

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Main St, Call Sign: KDP422, Licensee ID: L00105569
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.310 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/26/2001, Expiration Date: 01/03/2011
    Registrant: Tyringham, Town Of, Fire Headquarters, Tyringham, MA 01264, Phone: (413) 243-3238

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: K1NP, Previous Call Sign: KB1BZH
    Grant Date: 11/04/1996, Expiration Date: 11/04/2006, Cancelation Date: 11/05/2008
    Registrant: Tyringham Bandits Arc, Main Rd, Tyringham, MA 01264


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