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Otsego County

Population in July 2008: 2,201. Population change since 2000: -0.3%
 

Males: 1,057  (48.0%)
Females: 1,144  (52.0%)

Median resident age:  40.8 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 12197.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,951 (it was $30,506 in 2000)
Worcester:  $37,951
New York:  $53,514

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,355
Worcester:  $20,355
New York:  $29,885

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $111,033 (it was $71,000 in 2000)
Worcester:  $111,033
New York:  $311,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $151,252; Detached houses: $168,786; Townhouses or other attached units: $49,447; In 2-unit structures: $156,824; Mobile homes: $34,804
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Worcester White House Inn
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Races in Worcester:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Black (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Worcester: 85.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.5%), Irish (17.7%), English (11.5%), United States (10.6%), Italian (10.3%), Dutch (6.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1320 feet

Land area: 46.7 square miles.

Population density: 47 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Worcester

  • High school or higher: 75.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 34.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Worcester town

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 55.4%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

53 residents are foreign born (0.8% North America, 0.8% Europe, 0.5% Asia, 0.4% Latin America).

This town:  2.4%
New York:  20.4%


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:

Worcester:  1.8% ($1,299)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)
Worcester satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (42.6 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (128.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Decatur, NY (2.3 miles ), Westford, NY (2.4 miles ), Summit, NY (2.5 miles ), Maryland, NY (2.8 miles ), Richmondville, NY (2.9 miles ), Roseboom, NY (2.9 miles ), Jefferson, NY (3.0 miles ), Richmondville, NY (3.0 miles ).

Latitude: 42.59 N, Longitude: 74.72 W

Area code: 607

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (16%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4%)



Average climate in Worcester, New York

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Worcester-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 44% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.9 miles away from the Worcester town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused $800,000 in damages.


Worcester-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 95.9 miles away from Worcester 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 3.2 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 96.5 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, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 30.4 miles away from Worcester center
On 7/31/1997 at 07:15:29, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.5 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 Worcester:
  • BASSETT HOSPITAL OF SCHOHARIE COUNTY (about 13 miles; COBLESKILL, NY)
  • MARY IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL,THE (about 13 miles; COOPERSTOWN, NY)
  • A O FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; ONEONTA, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Worcester, NY

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Worcester:
  • SUNY COLLEGE OF AGRIC AND TECHN AT COBLESKILL (about 13 miles; COBLESKILL, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,208)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT ONEONTA (about 20 miles; ONEONTA, NY; FT enrollment: 5,333)
  • HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; HERKIMER, NY; FT enrollment: 2,141)
  • SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; SCHENECTADY, NY; FT enrollment: 2,316)
  • MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UTICA BRANCH (about 43 miles; UTICA, NY; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • UNION COLLEGE (about 44 miles; SCHENECTADY, NY; FT enrollment: 2,315)
  • EXCELSIOR COLLEGE (about 45 miles; ALBANY, NY; FT enrollment: 7,096)
Public high school in Worcester:
  • WORCESTER SCHOOL (Students: 415; Location: 198 MAIN ST; Grades: K-12; Our rating: 59)
See full list of schools located in Worcester

Library in Worcester:
  • WORCESTER FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $7,143; Location: 142 MAIN STREET; 5,211 books; 37 audio materials; 33 video materials; 25 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Barton Corners (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Maple View Cemetery (1), Maple Grove Cemetery (2), Post Cemetery (3), Simpson Cemetery (4), Strain Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Caryl Lake (A), Hudson Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Oak Creek (A), Decatur Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Charlotte Valley Inn Bed and Breakfast & Antiques (480 County Highway 40) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Court: Worcester Town - Town Justice Court (26 South Hill Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  65.9%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.6%
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: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  10.3%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.1%
Whole state:  7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Worcester, NY


12 people in homes for the mentally retarded


Worcester 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 below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Worcester (2009 data):
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Worcester Branch at 141 Main Street, branch established on 1964-01-31. Info updated 2007-09-19: Bank assets: $129,726.0 mil, Deposits: $73,811.7 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, negative income in the last year, 1175 total offices, Holding Company: Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc, The



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2004 Presidential Election results in Otsego County New York:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (68%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Worcester

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Episcopal ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents42.6%24.4%6.9%6.8%6.0%
Congregations3.5%34.9%14.0%11.6%8.1%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaConservative Baptist Association of AmericaSalvation ArmyUnitarian Universalist AssociationOther religions
Adherents4.0%2.4%0.9%0.9%5.2%
Congregations4.7%5.8%1.2%1.2%15.1%
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.


5.65% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,149 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.65%
New York average:  5.41%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($143 average AGI)
Otsego County:  0.09%
New York average:  0.24%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Delaware County, NY  0.93% ($29,338 average AGI)
from Chenango County, NY  0.43% ($24,646)
from Herkimer County, NY  0.21% ($21,375)


6.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,261 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.54%
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 Delaware County, NY  0.73% ($28,455 average AGI)
to Chenango County, NY  0.55% ($24,360)
to Herkimer County, NY  0.28% ($20,469)


Strongest AM radio stations in Worcester:
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WDOS (730 AM; 1 kW; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WXBH (1190 AM; 1 kW; COBLESKILL, NY; Owner: NY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Worcester:
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WDHI (100.3 FM; DELHI, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WMYY (97.3 FM; SCHOHARIE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)
  • WBUG-FM (101.1 FM; FORT PLAIN, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSQC-FM (91.7 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMM. COUNCIL)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSRK (103.9 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
  • WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZOZ (103.1 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Worcester:
  • WKTV (Channel 2; UTICA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Worcester, New York:
  • Fatal accident count: 6
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 6
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 8
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
New York average:
  • Fatal accident count: 71
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 103
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 19
  • Fatalities: 77
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 178
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 10

Worcester fatal accident list:
Jul 1, 2007 07:05 AM, I-88, Hollenbeck Rd., Lat: 42.593214, Lon: -74.726603, Vehicles: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: Inconsistent data
Sep 1, 2007 09:36 AM, I-88, Lat: 42.609125, Lon: -74.683042, Vehicles: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 9, 2002 03:21 AM, Sr-7, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 7, 2001 08:24 AM, Sr-7, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 25, 1999 09:00 AM, Cr-39, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 15, 1998 09:03 AM, Cr-39, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 26
Total length: 93 meters (305ft)
Total costs: $25,912,000
Total average daily traffic: 78,796
Total average daily truck traffic: 16,670

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • Before 1900: 1
  • 1900-1909: 0
  • 1910-1919: 0
  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 3
  • 1940-1949: 5
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 13
  • 1980-1989: 2
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2009: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Worcester, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Tim McDougall, State Highway 7, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.6 m, Overall height: 60.6 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 116 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: (617) 585-7600
  • Leslie N Nixon, 8.5 Km Ene, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 42.6 m
  • Lisa M Minney, Smith Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • 8 N Church St, Call Sign: KNBE930
    Assigned Frequencies : 46.4400 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/08/2001, Expiration Date: 08/08/2011
    Registrant: Otsego County 911 Communications, 172 County Highway 33w, Cooperstown, NY 13326, Phone: (607) 547-7530, Fax: (607) 547-7529, Email:
  • 3 Mi. Se From Worcester, Ny On Smith Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60 m, Call Sign: WPWR676
    Assigned Frequencies : 868.287 MHz, 868.600 MHz, 866.387 MHz, 867.287 MHz, 867.562 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/10/2003, Expiration Date: 01/10/2013, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper
    Registrant: State Of, Office For Technology, Statewide Wireless Network New York, 74 North Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12207-2721, Phone: (518) 474-9112, Fax: (518) 474-2795, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • WORCESTER, 249 Smith Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQHA566
    Assigned Frequencies : 6665.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/12/2007, Expiration Date: 06/12/2017, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, Ste 150 Mc:gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • CRUMHORN MT, 4.5 Mi W. Of, Overall height: 39.9 m, Call Sign: WGW491
    6197.20 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.90 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6375.20 MHz, 6197.20 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6315.90 MHz... (+18 more)
    Grant Date: 04/01/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancelation Date: 10/29/1997
    Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services Inc, 2270 Lakeside Dr, Richardson, TX 75082

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Worcester)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5707 , Serial Number: 18260044, Year manufactured: 1969
    Registrant (Partnership): Dan G Bentley, 1573 County Highway 34, Worcester, NY 12197, Other Owners: Robert E Wright


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 8
  • Hazardous Condition: 13
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Worcester


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Worcester, NY

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