Califon, New Jersey

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Population in 2022: 1,018 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.5%
 
Males: 463  (45.5%)
Females: 555  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

41.3 years
New Jersey median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 07830.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $114,065 (it was $76,657 in 2000)
Califon:

$114,065
NJ:

$96,346

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $64,227 (it was $31,064 in 2000)

Califon borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $385,484 (it was $222,800 in 2000)
Califon:

$385,484
NJ:

$428,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $506,909; detached houses: $508,149

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,622.

March 2022 cost of living index in Califon: 114.6 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.6%
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  • Races in Califon, NJ (2022)
    • 85390.5%White alone
    • 485.1%Two or more races
    • 161.7%Hispanic
    • 151.6%Asian alone
    • 10.1%Black alone

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

Crime rates in Califon by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(97.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(92.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
4
(389.9)
3
(278.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.7)
1
(91.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.8)
1
(95.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(194.9)
4
(371.7)
0
(0.0)
6
(556.6)
6
(573.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(185.0)
1
(94.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.8)
2
(191.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(97.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(92.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index62.434.418.529.722.96.66.47.410.40.018.014.40.00.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Califon detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 30 (27 officers - 27 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

25.79
New Jersey average:

2.97
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Ancestries: Irish (15.0%), Italian (14.2%), German (12.5%), Russian (6.9%), English (6.7%), American (6.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1918

Elevation: 471 feet

Land area: 0.97 square miles.

Population density: 1,055 people per square mile   (low).

Califon, New Jersey map

50 residents are foreign born (1.7% Asia, 1.3% Europe, 1.0% North America, 0.7% Oceania).

This borough:

5.3%
New Jersey:

23.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $10,001 (2.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $9,795 (2.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Edison, NJ (27.1 miles , pop. 97,687).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (34.2 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (45.4 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

High Bridge borough, NJ (2.1 miles ),
Lebanon borough, NJ (2.3 miles ),
Anderson, NJ (2.4 miles ),
Long Valley, NJ (2.4 miles ),
Glen Gardner borough, NJ (2.4 miles ),
Annandale, NJ (2.4 miles ),
Port Murray, NJ (2.5 miles),
Beattystown, NJ (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.72 N, Longitude: 74.84 W

Area code: 908

Distribution of median household income in Califon, NJ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Califon, NJ in 2022
Califon satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
New Jersey:

4.5%
Most common industries in Califon, NJ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (16.9%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Health care (4.8%)
  • Chemicals (4.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (16.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.3%)
  • Chemicals (4.0%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (17.8%)
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.0%)
  • Chemicals (4.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Califon, NJ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.1%)
  • Computer specialists (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (3.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.3%)
  • Computer specialists (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)

Average climate in Califon, New Jersey

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Califon, New Jersey average temperatures Califon, New Jersey average precipitation Califon, New Jersey humidity Califon, New Jersey wind speed Califon, New Jersey snowfall Califon, New Jersey sunshine Califon, New Jersey clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 68.3. This is about average.

City:

68.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.301. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.301
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 4.58. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.58
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.476. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.476
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 12.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.66. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.66
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Califon-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Jersey state average. It is 18% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/28/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Califon borough center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/18/1990, a category F3 tornado 17.0 miles away from the borough center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Califon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Jersey state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 255.5 miles away from the city 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 68.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 225.0 miles away from Califon center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 268.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.3 miles away from Califon 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 266.7 miles away from Califon 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 Hunterdon County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Water Shortages: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Califon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Califon:

  • LITTLE BROOK NURS AND CONV HOME (BOX 398 SLICKER RD)
  • LITTLE BROOK NURSING AND CONVALESCENT HOME (78 SLIKER ROAD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Califon:

  • HEATH VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HACKETTSTOWN, NJ)
  • WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; WASHINGTON, NJ)
  • COUNTRY ARCH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PITTSTOWN, NJ)
  • ROLLING HILLS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LEBANON, NJ)
  • WARREN HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OXFORD, NJ)
  • HACKETTSTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; HACKETTSTOWN, NJ)
  • DAVITA HACKETTSTOWN DC (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; HACKETTSTOWN, NJ)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Califon:

  • Centenary College (about 9 miles; Hackettstown, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 2,271)
  • Raritan Valley Community College (about 11 miles; Branchburg, NJ; FT enrollment: 5,735)
  • County College of Morris (about 17 miles; Randolph, NJ; FT enrollment: 6,427)
  • Lafayette College (about 20 miles; Easton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,562)
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham (about 22 miles; Madison, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,690)
  • Drew University (about 22 miles; Madison, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • Sussex County Community College (about 25 miles; Newton, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,402)

Private high school in Califon:

  • HUNTERDON LEARNING CENTER (Students: 61, Location: 37 HOFFMANS CROSSING RD, Grades: 6-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Califon:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Califon: Califon First Aid Squad (A), Califon Boro Fire Company (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Califon: Califon United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Califon Historical Society Museum (25 Main Street), Pumpkin Balloonamerica Hot Air Balloon Rides (553 East Hill Road).

Birthplace of: Michele Mary Smith - Softball player, Teddy Schneider - Soccer player.

Hunterdon 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 Califon and their reported violations in the past:

WOODGLEN GENERAL STORE (Population served: 204, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
VICTOR KATNURA (Address: 9 DEGE FARM ROAD , Population served: 159, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-30-2010), St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-05-2010), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2005), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-17-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-03-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
LITTLE BROOK NURSING HOM (Population served: 66, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-18-2010), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-18-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-30-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (OCT-26-2009), St Public Notif requested (NOV-27-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-27-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-17-2009), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-17-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-19-2009), St Compliance achieved (AUG-25-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-25-2010), St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2010), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-13-2010)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-04-2006)
  • One minor monitoring violation
TONYS BISTRO (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-15-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-28-2010)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In MAY-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-29-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-29-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-13-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-13-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-28-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2007 and MAR-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-01-2007), St Public Notif requested (FEB-01-2007), St Public Notif received (MAR-13-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAR-22-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-28-2006), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-28-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • ST. JOHN NEWMAN CHURCH (Population served: 205, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This borough:

2.7 people
New Jersey:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

78.4%
Whole state:

69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

3.6%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Califon (2011 data):

  • PNC Bank, National Association: Califon Valley Branch at 431 County Road 513, branch established on 1999/07/01. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Peapack-Gladstone Bank: Califon-Lower Valley Branch at Victorian Square, R.R. 3, branch established on 1986/08/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,599.7 mil, Deposits: $1,445.3 mil, headquarters in Gladstone, NJ, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Califon:

Marital status in Califon, NJ
  • Never married: 36.8%
  • Now married: 46.4%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Califon:

  • High school or higher: 97.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.5%
  • Unemployed: 0.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
New Jersey average:

12.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Califon
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Califon, NJ (based on Hunterdon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic47,12210
Mainline Protestant12,47261
Evangelical Protestant4,22227
Other1,33611
Orthodox3622
None62,835-
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: 25
Here:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
This county:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
This county:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.81 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 110
Hunterdon County:

8.53 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hunterdon County:

6.8%
New Jersey:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Hunterdon County:

18.8%
New Jersey:

23.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.4%
New Jersey:

18.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Califon:

52.6%
New Jersey:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Califon:

51.8%
New Jersey:

48.5%

Average BMI:
Califon:

29.0
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.8%
New Jersey:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.5%
New Jersey:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Califon:

6.8
New Jersey:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

38.2%
New Jersey:

33.6%

General health condition:
Califon:

58.7%
State:

56.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

79.2%
New Jersey:

80.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Califon, NJ Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,243$38,9164$5,370
Firefighters 0$0 1$712
Police - Other 0$0 2$2,748
Financial Administration 0$0 2$3,212
Totals for Government 1$3,243$38,9169$12,042

Califon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $14,000 ($13.75)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $154,000 ($151.28)
    General - Other: $145,000 ($142.44)
    Regular Highways: $133,000 ($130.65)
    Financial Administration: $87,000 ($85.46)
    Local Fire Protection: $77,000 ($75.64)
    Natural Resources - Other: $47,000 ($46.17)
    Health - Other: $29,000 ($28.49)
    Police Protection: $20,000 ($19.65)
    General Public Buildings: $18,000 ($17.68)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $18,000 ($17.68)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($8.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($8.84)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($0.98)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $271,000 ($266.21)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $181,000 ($177.80)

Califon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $2,000 ($1.96)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $86,000 ($84.48)
    General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($15.72)
    Fines and Forfeits: $9,000 ($8.84)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.98)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $112,000 ($110.02)
    Other: $8,000 ($7.86)
  • Tax - Property: $1,120,000 ($1100.20)
    Other License: $8,000 ($7.86)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $6,000 ($5.89)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($4.91)

Califon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $783,000 ($769.16)
Businesses in Califon, NJ
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Strongest AM radio stations in Califon:

  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WRNJ (1510 AM; 2 kW; HACKETTSTOWN, NJ; Owner: WRNJ RADIO, INC.)
  • WSNR (620 AM; 20 kW; JERSEY CITY, NJ)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Califon:

  • W289AA (105.7 FM; LEBANON TOWNSHIP, NJ; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • W224AS (92.7 FM; WASHINGTON, NJ; Owner: WRNJ RADIO, INC.)
  • W245AC (96.9 FM; HARMONY TOWNSHIP, NJ; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • W284AF (104.7 FM; HACKETTSTOWN, NJ; Owner: WRNJ RADIO, INC.)
  • WAWZ (99.1 FM; ZAREPHATH, NJ; Owner: PILLAR OF FIRE)
  • WCVH (90.5 FM; FLEMINGTON, NJ; Owner: HUNTERDON CENTRAL H. S. BD. OF EDUC.)
  • WWPJ (89.5 FM; PEN ARGYL, PA; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WRKS (98.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORP OF NEW YORK)
  • WHCY (106.3 FM; BLAIRSTOWN, NJ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSBG (93.5 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • WNNJ-FM (103.7 FM; NEWTON, NJ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDHA-FM (105.5 FM; DOVER, NJ; Owner: THE SENTINEL PUBLISHING CO.)
  • WWYY (107.1 FM; BELVIDERE, NJ; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNEW (102.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLEV (100.7 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNYC-FM (93.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WNYC RADIO)
  • WPAT-FM (93.1 FM; PATERSON, NJ; Owner: WPAT LICENSING, INC.)
  • WKXW-FM (101.5 FM; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: MILLENNIUM CENTRAL NEW JERSEY LICENSE HOLDCO, LLC)
  • WQCD (101.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WKTU (103.5 FM; LAKE SUCCESS, NY; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Califon:

  • WNYW (Channel 5; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBS-TV (Channel 2; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WABC-TV (Channel 7; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC)
  • WPIX (Channel 11; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WPIX, INC.)
  • WWOR-TV (Channel 9; SECAUCUS, NJ; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPXO-LP (Channel 34; EAST ORANGE, NJ; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WPXN-TV (Channel 31; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WMBC-TV (Channel 63; NEWTON, NJ; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNBC (Channel 4; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNET (Channel 13; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTV (Channel 41; PATERSON, NJ; Owner: WXTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WNJU (Channel 47; LINDEN, NJ; Owner: WNJU LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WNJT (Channel 52; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WFUT (Channel 68; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
  • W54CZ (Channel 54; MORRISTOWN, NJ; Owner: WLNY-TV, INC.)
  • WNYE-TV (Channel 25; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WXNY-LP (Channel 32; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNJB (Channel 58; NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WKOB-LP (Channel 53; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WKOB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEBR-CA (Channel 17; MANHATTAN, NY; Owner: K LICENSEE INC.)
  • WRNN-LP (Channel 57; NYACK, NY; Owner: LP NYACK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W55BS (Channel 55; BELVIDERE, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • W49BE (Channel 49; HACKETTSTOWN, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC B/CING. AUTHORITY)
  • WLBX-LP (Channel 22; CRANFORD, NJ; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WNJN (Channel 50; MONTCLAIR, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC B/CNG AUTHORITY)

Califon fatal accident list:

May 16, 1999 02:10 AM, 512, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 27.2mTotal length
  • $8,689,000Total costs
  • 29,360Total average daily traffic
  • 919Total average daily truck traffic
  • 35,401Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Califon, NJ - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 3Before 1900
  • 31900-1909
  • 51920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Califon, NJ

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 103 Farmersville Road (46666) (Lat: 40.711056 Lon: -74.780083), Type: Upole, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: KNKN740
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: David C JatlowRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Corner Wildwood Road/Sawmill Rd/Rte 517 (Lat: 40.707778 Lon: -74.775000), Call Sign: WPYL978,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.437 MHz, 469.437 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2023, Expiration Date: 09/05/2033, Certifier: Scott D Taglia Mr., Registrant: Airlink Wireless, LLC, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407, Phone: (201) 954-4543, Fax: (201) 796-3746

  • 6 School Street (Lat: 40.732694 Lon: -74.803361), Call Sign: WQSC351,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.762 MHz, 451.562 MHz, 452.112 MHz, 451.337 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2013, Expiration Date: 08/29/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/04/2023, Certifier: Debra Sheard, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:

  • Hunterdon County Edu, 37 Hoffmans Crossing Road (Lat: 40.699750 Lon: -74.866306), Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WRJM404,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.875 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2020, Expiration Date: 09/24/2030, Certifier: Marie Gorey, Registrant: Visiplex, 1287 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Email:

  • Tewksbury Township P, 109 Fairmount Road East (Lat: 40.722750 Lon: -74.764222), Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WRJX253,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.900 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2020, Expiration Date: 11/13/2030, Certifier: Lori Tirone, Registrant: Visiplex, 1287 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

45 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Califon)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

15 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Califon)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$307,1206$251,300
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$02$297,535
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$267,505
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0102.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$124,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0102.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Califon, NJ
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Califon, NJ - Value

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 17. The highest number of reported fires - 40 took place in 2015, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Califon, NJ When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (49.5%), and Outside Fires (33.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Califon, NJ
    • 14249.5%Structure Fires
    • 9533.1%Outside Fires
    • 3311.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 175.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Califon, NJ
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Califon, NJ
  • 45.3%Utility gas
  • 38.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.6%Electricity
  • 2.6%Wood
  • 2.3%Other fuel
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Califon, NJ
  • 38.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 32.4%Electricity
  • 29.4%Utility gas


Califon compared to New Jersey state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Califon on our top lists:

  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Turkey (population 500+)"
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  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
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