Richford, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,172.
Population change since 2000: +0.2%
 
Males: 599  (51.1%)
Females: 573  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

42.7 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13835.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,353 (it was $34,130 in 2000)
Richford:

$58,353
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,108 (it was $15,331 in 2000)

Richford town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $101,244 (it was $49,100 in 2000)
Richford:

$101,244
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $170,685; detached houses: $186,161; townhouses or other attached units: $222,970; in 2-unit structures: $206,784; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $181,057; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $284,269; mobile homes: $85,353; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $58,014
March 2022 cost of living index in Richford: 95.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Richford, NY (2010)
    • 1,14597.7%White alone
    • 151.3%Two or more races
    • 50.4%Black alone
    • 40.3%Hispanic
    • 20.2%Asian alone
    • 10.09%American Indian alone

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According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Richford, New York as of May 03, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Richford is 293 to 1.


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Ancestries: United States (21.2%), German (16.6%), English (14.5%), Irish (10.4%), Dutch (4.6%), Italian (3.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 38.2 square miles.

Population density: 31 people per square mile   (very low).

Richford, New York map

10 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
New York:

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

2.7% ($1,346)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NY (19.2 miles , pop. 56,298).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (91.1 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (159.0 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Berkshire, NY (2.0 miles ),
Harford, NY (2.3 miles ),
Lapeer, NY (2.6 miles ),
Caroline, NY (2.8 miles ),
Marathon, NY (3.1 miles ),
Lisle, NY (3.1 miles ),
Newark Valley, NY (3.1 miles ),
Nanticoke, NY (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 42.36 N, Longitude: 76.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in Richford, NY in 2022
Richford satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $137,000
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $151,200
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,500
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,500
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $163,300
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $94,700
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $232,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $19,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $72,200
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $40,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $111,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Richford, NY residents
Average permit cost in Richford, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Richford, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.6%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Health care (4.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.4%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Richford, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.5%)
  • Carpenters (4.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)

Average climate in Richford, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Richford, New York average temperatures Richford, New York average precipitation Richford, New York humidity Richford, New York wind speed Richford, New York snowfall Richford, New York sunshine Richford, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 59.0. This is better than average.

City:

59.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Richford-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.5 miles away from the Richford town center injured 12 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 23.9 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Richford-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 144.0 miles away from Richford center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 194.1 miles away from the city 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 192.1 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 321.7 miles away from Richford 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 224.9 miles away from Richford center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 140.9 miles away from the city 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 Tioga County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Tropical Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Richford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Richford:

  • UNITED HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITALS, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; JOHNSON CITY, NY)
  • HOSPICARE AND PALLIATIVE SVCS OF TOMPKINS CO INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; ITHACA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richford:

  • Tompkins Cortland Community College (about 11 miles; Dryden, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,884)
  • SUNY College at Cortland (about 16 miles; Cortland, NY; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Cornell University (about 17 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 20,360)
  • Ithaca College (about 17 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
  • SUNY Broome Community College (about 22 miles; Binghamton, NY; FT enrollment: 4,969)
  • SUNY at Binghamton (about 23 miles; Vestal, NY; FT enrollment: 15,096)
  • Cayuga County Community College (about 44 miles; Auburn, NY; FT enrollment: 3,141)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Richford: Kingbird Farm (A), Birthplace of John D Rockefeller (B), Richford Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Richford include: Richford Congregational Church (A), Highland Chapel (B), Hocumville Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Highland Cemetery (1), Holcombville Church Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Summit Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: John D. Rockefeller - (1839-1937), business person, Gurdon Wattles - Businessman.

Tioga County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Richford and their reported violations in the past:

RICHFORD DAIRY TREAT (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Richford that have no violations reported:

  • QUICKWAY 13 (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.1%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.0%
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: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

13.8%
Whole state:

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

5.2%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Richford:

Marital status in Richford, NY
  • Never married: 25.5%
  • Now married: 53.2%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

For population 25 years and over in Richford:

  • High school or higher: 74.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richford, NY (based on Tioga County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,11536
Catholic5,8312
Evangelical Protestant2,67330
Other3664
None35,140-
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: 13
This county:

2.58 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Tioga County:

3.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
Tioga County:

7.35 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

7.7%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Tioga County:

27.6%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.9%
State:

15.6%

Businesses in Richford, NY

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Richford:

  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTKO (1470 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNBF (1290 AM; 9 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WINR (680 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WEBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; OWEGO, NY; Owner: TIOGA MEDIA, INC.)
  • WENE (1430 AM; 5 kW; ENDICOTT, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKRT (920 AM; 1 kW; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYOS (1360 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WATS (960 AM; 5 kW; SAYRE, PA; Owner: WATS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Richford:

  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIII (99.9 FM; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHWK (98.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAAL (99.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSQX-FM (91.5 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CNCL.)
  • WSKG-FM (89.3 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB.TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WLTB (101.7 FM; JOHNSON CITY, NY; Owner: GM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMXW (103.3 FM; VESTAL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWYL (104.1 FM; CHENANGO BRIDGE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMRV-FM (105.7 FM; ENDICOTT, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBBI (107.5 FM; ENDWELL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKGB-FM (92.5 FM; CONKLIN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPHR (106.9 FM; AUBURN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W273AB (102.5 FM; OWEGO, NY; Owner: WEBO RADIO, INC.)
  • WCII (88.5 FM; SPENCER, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WXHC (101.5 FM; HOMER, NY; Owner: EVES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVBR-FM (93.5 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: CORNELL RADIO GUILD, INC.)
  • WBKT (95.3 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WLVY (94.3 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Richford:

  • WSKG-TV (Channel 46; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WICZ-TV (Channel 40; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: STAINLESS BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WBNG-TV (Channel 12; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W26BS (Channel 14; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIVT (Channel 34; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WBPN-LP (Channel 10; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: STAINLESS BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • W16AX (Channel 16; ITHACA, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • WETM-TV (Channel 18; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBGH-CA (Channel 20; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • W07BJ (Channel 7; ITHACA, NY; Owner: LILLY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • Richford, New York
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities15
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents28
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • New York average
  • Fatal accident count7813
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents11873
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1562
  • Fatalities8364
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents17725
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2619
See more detailed statistics of Richford fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.6mTotal length
  • $7,672,000Total costs
  • 15,673Total average daily traffic
  • 1,840Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,851Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Richford)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Fire Station Rt 79 (Lat: 42.358694 Lon: -76.204639), Call Sign: KYU511,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.2000 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2015, Expiration Date: 05/23/2025, Registrant: Tioga County Of, 103 Corporate Drive, Lower Level, Owego, NY 13827, Phone: (607) 687-2023, Email:

  • RS3_TIOGA, 3 Mi N From Richford, Ny Via Catskill Tpke-West Hill Rd On Local Road (Lat: 42.384167 Lon: -76.198333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPUX608,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.737 MHz, 855.212 MHz, 855.487 MHz, Grant Date: 05/22/2002, Expiration Date: 05/22/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:

  • RS7_RICHFORD, 3 Mi. W From Richford, Ny Via Sr 38-Patch Hill Rd-Anderson Hill Rd On Local Road (Lat: 42.359167 Lon: -76.224167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WPUZ450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 859.212 MHz, 859.437 MHz, 859.462 MHz, 860.212 MHz, 860.237 MHz, 860.437 MHz, 855.212 MHz, 855.487 MHz, 855.737 MHz, 856.237 MHz... (+15 more), Grant Date: 05/31/2002, Expiration Date: 05/31/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:

  • Popple Hill Road (Lat: 42.342583 Lon: -76.119083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQXU816,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.105 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2016, Expiration Date: 06/15/2026, Certifier: Thomas Vroman, Registrant: County Of Broome, 153 Lt. Vanwinkle Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905, Phone: (607) 778-8214, Fax: (610) 865-3818, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • Popple Hill Rd 2.75 Mi S Of Hwy 79 (Lat: 42.343667 Lon: -76.118806), Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WPNE895,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6825.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2022, Expiration Date: 05/02/2032, Registrant: Utilities Technology Council, 2550 South Clark Street, Suite 960, Arlington, VA 22202, Phone: (202) 833-6818, Fax: (202) 872-1331, Email:

  • CAROLINE, 213 Nys Route 79 (Lat: 42.381972 Lon: -76.253472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQPV290,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2012, Expiration Date: 08/22/2022, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2013, Certifier: Charles Cleary, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • UNY0005, 21 Victory Hill Road (Lat: 42.369111 Lon: -76.186972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQTW671,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/28/2014, Expiration Date: 04/28/2024, Certifier: Ed Delong, Registrant: Uniti Fiber LLC, 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 1800, Mobile, AL 36602, Phone: (877) 652-2321, Email:

  • Popple, Popple Hill Rd (Lat: 42.343639 Lon: -76.118750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQXC222,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, Grant Date: 01/27/2016, Expiration Date: 01/27/2026, Certifier: John Scott, Registrant: Tioga County Of, 103 Corporate Drive, Lower Level, Owego, NY 13827, Phone: (607) 687-2023, Fax: (607) 687-6782, Email:

  • 3TIS733A, 21 Victory Hill Road (Lat: 42.369111 Lon: -76.186972), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WRVN349,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 12/13/2022, Expiration Date: 12/13/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • RICHFORD, 3.4 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 42.402000 Lon: -76.226028), Overall height: 89.3 m, Call Sign: KYS85,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 04/14/1997, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 11/22/1999, Phone: (404) 810-4021


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K2ZBH, Grant Date: 06/22/1999, Expiration Date: 06/22/2009, Cancellation Date: 06/23/2011, Registrant: Thomas B Walker Sr, 128 Clute Hill Rd, Richford, NY 13835

  • Call Sign: N2MRV, Previous Call Sign: KB2MSG, Licensee ID: L00336046, Grant Date: 06/15/2021, Expiration Date: 06/15/2031, Registrant: Jan L Talcott, 16 Overlook Road, Richford, NY 13835

  • Call Sign: W2FJB, Licensee ID: L01203006, Grant Date: 10/17/2006, Expiration Date: 01/09/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2019, Certifier: Raymond A Rinker, Registrant: Raymond A Rinker, Richford, NY 13835-0055

  • Call Sign: WB2JWD, Licensee ID: L00579034, Grant Date: 01/18/2023, Expiration Date: 01/18/2033, Registrant: Michael F Brown, 41 Creamery Rd, Richford, NY 13835


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 46493, N46493, N-46493, Serial Number: 17264186, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 11/08/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 08/22/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Michael F Brown, 41 Creamery Rd, Richford, NY 13835
  • Aircraft: RIMES JEFF D ZEPHYR II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 466JR, N466JR, N-466JR, Serial Number: 0001JR, Certificate Issue Date: 09/09/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel M Scarinzi, 1364 State Route 79, Richford, NY 13835
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6955S, N6955S, N-6955S, Serial Number: 15067655, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 10/18/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 04/02/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Richard A Glezen, Route 79 E 1968, Richford, NY 13835
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9551D, N9551D, N-9551D, Serial Number: 22-6468, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 11/12/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 06/05/1979
    Registrant (Individual): Richard A Glezen, 1968 Rt 79, Richford, NY 13835
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/03/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of fires - 17 took place in 2006, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Richford, NY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (49.5%), and Outside Fires (38.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Richford, NY
    • 5249.5%Structure Fires
    • 4038.1%Outside Fires
    • 1110.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Richford, NY
Most common first names in Richford, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert1265.6 years
Charles972.0 years
Richard864.4 years
James771.7 years
William671.2 years
Thomas673.4 years
Mary681.5 years
Raymond668.3 years
John674.0 years
Edward475.7 years
Most common last names in Richford, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Glezen979.0 years
Canfield660.2 years
Clark573.2 years
Smith572.2 years
Brown467.0 years
Myers476.7 years
Zupancic468.0 years
Talcott471.2 years
Thomas473.5 years
Clute370.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richford, NY
  • 60.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Wood
  • 2.5%Electricity
  • 2.2%Coal or coke
  • 0.6%Utility gas
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Richford, NY
  • 72.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.3%Electricity
  • 6.3%Wood
  • 2.5%Utility gas
  • 2.5%Coal or coke


Richford compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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