Stratford, New York
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Population change since 2000: -4.7%
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| Males: 304 |  (49.8%) |
| Females: 306 |  (50.2%) |
| Median resident age: | 46.2 years |
| New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 13470.
| Stratford: | $48,909 |
| NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,060 (it was $13,120 in 2000)
Stratford town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $112,659 (it was $48,100 in 2000)
| Stratford: | $112,659 |
| NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $210,218; detached houses: $204,827; townhouses or other attached units: $209,530; in 2-unit structures: $308,153; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $162,839; mobile homes: $108,528
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- 58796.2%White alone
- 162.6%Hispanic
- 71.1%Two or more races
Races in Stratford detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Stratford, New York as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Stratford is 610 to 1.
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Ancestries: German (16.7%), Irish (13.6%), English (12.8%), French (6.6%), Polish (4.7%), Italian (4.4%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 1075 feet
Land area: 75.2 square miles.
Population density: 8.1 people per square mile (very low).
2 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 0.3% |
| New York: | 20.4% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Stratford town: | 2.8% ($1,333) |
| New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY 
(29.8 miles , pop. 60,651).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (149.3 miles , pop. 219,773).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (166.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Oppenheim, NY (2.7 miles ),
), Caroga, NY (2.9 miles ),
), Caroga Lake, NY (3.0 miles ),
), Ephratah, NY (3.4 miles ),
), Bleecker, NY (3.7 miles )
)Latitude: 43.18 N, Longitude: 74.65 W
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2019: 1 building, cost: $200,000
- 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
- 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $56,700
- 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $325,000
- 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $325,000
- 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $157,500
- 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $44,700
- 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $44,700
- 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $15,600
- 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,000
- 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $31,100
| Here: | 5.0% |
| New York: | 4.4% |
- Construction (11.3%)
- Public administration (8.8%)
- Wood products (7.9%)
- Educational services (6.7%)
- Health care (5.9%)
- Other direct selling establishments (5.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
- Construction (18.8%)
- Wood products (10.4%)
- Public administration (9.0%)
- Textile mills & textile products (6.9%)
- Leather & allied products (6.2%)
- Repair & maintenance (6.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
- Educational services (16.8%)
- Health care (11.6%)
- Other direct selling establishments (8.4%)
- Public administration (8.4%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (7.4%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
- Wood products (4.2%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.2%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
- Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
- Child care workers (4.2%)
- Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.2%)
Average climate in Stratford, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 52.8. This is better than average.
| City: | 52.8 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.0978. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.0978 |
| U.S.: | 1.5147 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 31.2 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Tornado activity:
Stratford-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the Stratford town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 38.7 miles away from the town center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Stratford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% 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 55.7 miles away from Stratford center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 103.8 miles away from Stratford 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 101.8 miles away from Stratford center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 155.1 miles away from Stratford center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 38.0 miles away from Stratford center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 202.9 miles away from Stratford center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Fulton County (15) is near the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Stratford:
- ST JOHNSVILLE REHAB AND NURSING (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SAINT JOHNSVILLE, NY)
- ALPINE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LITTLE FALLS, NY)
- BASSETT HEALTHCARE LITTLE FALLS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; LITTLE FALLS, NY)
- LITTLE FALLS HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; LITTLE FALLS, NY)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stratford:
- Herkimer County Community College (about 21 miles; Herkimer, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,774)
- Fulton-Montgomery Community College (about 23 miles; Johnstown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,043)
- Mohawk Valley Community College (about 30 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 5,693)
- Utica College (about 32 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,952)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 37 miles; Cobleskill, NY; FT enrollment: 2,455)
- Schenectady County Community College (about 44 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)
- Skidmore College (about 45 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,753)
Points of interest:
Notable location: Stratford Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Roundtop Cemetery (1), Middlesprite Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Knapps Long Lake (A), Little Chub Lake (B), Long Lake (C), Long Pond (D), Pleasant Lake (E), Spectacle Lake (F), Stony Brook Lake (G), Third Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stony Brook (A), Windfall Creek (B), Brandy Brook (C), Ayers Creek (D), North Creek (E), Long Lake Outlet (F), Hart Vly Stream (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.5 people |
| New York: | 2.6 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 70.1% |
| Whole state: | 63.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 10.7% |
| Whole state: | 6.8% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
- Gay men: 0.4% of all households
| This town: | 24.4% |
| Whole state: | 14.6% |
| This town: | 5.4% |
| Whole state: | 7.4% |
14 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
For population 15 years and over in Stratford:
- Never married: 29.8%
- Now married: 50.6%
- Separated: 2.4%
- Widowed: 7.4%
- Divorced: 9.8%
For population 25 years and over in Stratford:
- High school or higher: 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.1%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
- Unemployed: 14.6%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.3 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 13.6 |
| New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Stratford, NY (based on Fulton County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 7,963 | 4 |
| Mainline Protestant | 4,264 | 22 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,351 | 20 |
| Other | 793 | 4 |
| Black Protestant | 156 | 2 |
| Orthodox | 30 | 1 |
| None | 40,974 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 10
| Here: | 1.82 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
| Here: | 1.09 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
| Fulton County: | 3.28 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 49
| Fulton County: | 8.92 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| This county: | 8.0% |
| New York: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 25.7% |
| New York: | 23.8% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Fulton County: | 14.6% |
| New York: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Stratford:
- 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.)
- WADR (1480 AM; 5 kW; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
- WLFH (1230 AM; 1 kW; LITTLE FALLS, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WTLB (1310 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
- WRUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY)
- WIZR (930 AM; 1 kW; JOHNSTOWN, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
- WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Strongest FM radio stations in Stratford:
- WBUG-FM (101.1 FM; FORT PLAIN, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
- WSKU (105.5 FM; LITTLE FALLS, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WBGK (99.7 FM; NEWPORT VILLAGE, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
- WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
- WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
- WQBJ (103.5 FM; COBLESKILL, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, 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)
- WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
- WLZW (98.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
- WBKK (97.7 FM; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: GEM ASSOCIATES, L. P.)
- WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WCKM-FM (99.1 FM; LAKE GEORGE, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
- WNYQ (105.7 FM; QUEENSBURY, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
- WUCL (93.5 FM; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WKVU (100.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
- WKLL (94.9 FM; FRANKFORT, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
- WRCK (107.3 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
- WXUR (92.7 FM; HERKIMER, NY; Owner: ARJUNA BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WCAN (93.3 FM; CANAJOHARIE, NY; Owner: W A M C)
TV broadcast stations around Stratford:
- WKTV (Channel 2; UTICA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
- WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
- WFXV (Channel 33; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
- WUTR (Channel 20; UTICA, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
- WFNY-CA (Channel 49; GLOVERSVILLE, NY; Owner: MICHAEL A. SLEEZER)
Stratford fatal accident list:
Oct 11, 2018 09:31 PM, Cr-104, Lat: 43.164497, Lon: -74.701294, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 6, 2009 12:39 AM, Cr-119, Bickford Rd, Lat: 43.151192, Lon: -74.696731, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 5, 2006 11:31 AM, Bliss Rd, Lat: 43.141090, Lon: -74.621220, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 10, 2005 07:16 PM, 119, Lat: 43.150330, Lon: -74.677420, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 3, 2001 11:00 PM, Power House Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 6, 2009 12:39 AM, Cr-119, Bickford Rd, Lat: 43.151192, Lon: -74.696731, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 5, 2006 11:31 AM, Bliss Rd, Lat: 43.141090, Lon: -74.621220, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 10, 2005 07:16 PM, 119, Lat: 43.150330, Lon: -74.677420, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 3, 2001 11:00 PM, Power House Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 11Number of bridges
- 49ft / 14.6mTotal length
- $6,931,000Total costs
- 2,057Total average daily traffic
- 128Total average daily truck traffic
- 2,567Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 51930-1939
- 11950-1959
- 11960-1969
- 11970-1979
- 11980-1989
- 11990-1999
- 12000-2009
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
5- Call Sign: KB2NFL, Licensee ID: L00584044, Grant Date: 12/08/2022, Expiration Date: 12/29/2032, Registrant: Jeff N Rutkowski, 192 Bickford Road, Stratford, NY 13470
- Call Sign: N2BVZ, Licensee ID: L00352396, Grant Date: 12/23/2014, Expiration Date: 03/15/2025, Certifier: Frank S Rice, Registrant: Frank S Rice, Stratford, NY 13470
- Call Sign: N2EIT, Previous Call Sign: KA2QXX, Grant Date: 09/08/1992, Expiration Date: 09/08/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/09/2004, Registrant: Michael D Cucksey Sr, 382 Mallet Hill Rd, Stratford, NY 13470
- Call Sign: W2ZZJ, Grant Date: 05/10/1994, Expiration Date: 05/10/2004, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2006, Registrant: George P Sadlon, 5738 St Hwy 29a, Stratford, NY 13470
- Call Sign: KD2WKQ, Licensee ID: L00873134, Grant Date: 05/27/2021, Expiration Date: 05/27/2031, Certifier: David C Marshall, Registrant: David C Marshall, 1092 Piseco Rd, Stratford, NY 13470
FAA Registered Aircraft:
1- Aircraft: AERONCA 65-CA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 36647, N36647, N-36647, Serial Number: C17361, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 05/02/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/17/2000
Registrant (Individual): Peter J Szczebak, 1144 Stewart Landing Rd, Stratford, NY 13470
| Most common first names in Stratford, NY among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| George | 8 | 74.7 years |
| John | 8 | 76.1 years |
| Harry | 6 | 77.2 years |
| Raymond | 5 | 70.4 years |
| Beatrice | 4 | 76.2 years |
| Charles | 4 | 67.3 years |
| Herbert | 4 | 82.5 years |
| Howard | 4 | 70.2 years |
| James | 4 | 77.2 years |
| Mary | 4 | 81.7 years |
| Most common last names in Stratford, NY among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Boyer | 7 | 79.7 years |
| Johnson | 7 | 63.6 years |
| Rockwell | 7 | 74.7 years |
| Belcher | 6 | 72.3 years |
| Cool | 6 | 69.7 years |
| Helterline | 5 | 80.6 years |
| Miller | 5 | 67.0 years |
| Mosher | 5 | 71.0 years |
| Decker | 4 | 80.0 years |
| Barnes | 4 | 74.2 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 49.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 38.3%Wood
- 8.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 2.0%Other fuel
- 1.0%Electricity
- 1.0%Coal or coke
- 62.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 21.6%Wood
- 10.8%Electricity
- 5.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Stratford compared to New York state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below 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 significantly 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 below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.