Berkshire, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,412.
Population change since 2000: +3.4%
 
Males: 709  (50.2%)
Females: 703  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

42.0 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13736.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,329 (it was $37,625 in 2000)
Berkshire:

$64,329
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,957 (it was $16,735 in 2000)

Berkshire town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $129,699 (it was $62,900 in 2000)
Berkshire:

$129,699
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 Berkshire: 96.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Berkshire, NY (2010)
    • 1,37997.7%White alone
    • 80.6%Asian alone
    • 90.6%Two or more races
    • 80.6%Hispanic
    • 60.4%Black alone
    • 20.1%Other race alone

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



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Berkshire, New York as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Berkshire is 706 to 1.


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Ancestries: United States (20.6%), English (19.8%), German (16.3%), Irish (14.6%), Dutch (7.1%), Italian (6.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 30.2 square miles.

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

Berkshire, New York map

26 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.9%
New York:

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

2.4% ($1,513)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NY (15.5 miles , pop. 56,298).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (93.8 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (156.1 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Richford, NY (2.0 miles ),
Newark Valley, NY (2.4 miles ),
Nanticoke, NY (2.9 miles ),
Caroline, NY (3.0 miles ),
Candor, NY (3.1 miles ),
Harford, NY (3.1 miles ),
Glen Aubrey, NY (3.1 miles ),
Lisle, NY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.30 N, Longitude: 76.19 W

Area code: 607

Distribution of median household income in Berkshire, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 7 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,800
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $149,500
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $149,500
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $149,500
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $149,500
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $149,500
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $114,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $36,000
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $122,700
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $82,500
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $483,300
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $86,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Berkshire, NY residents
Average permit cost in Berkshire, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Berkshire, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (12.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Health care (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Computer & electronic products (12.6%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.9%)
  • Construction (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (12.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Berkshire, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Engineers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.7%)

Average climate in Berkshire, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Berkshire, New York average temperatures Berkshire, New York average precipitation Berkshire, New York humidity Berkshire, New York wind speed Berkshire, New York snowfall Berkshire, New York sunshine Berkshire, 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 20.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Berkshire-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.3 miles away from the Berkshire town center injured 12 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 20.2 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Berkshire-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 66% 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 147.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 197.4 miles away from Berkshire 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 195.4 miles away from Berkshire center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 317.7 miles away from Berkshire 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 223.9 miles away from Berkshire 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 136.7 miles away from Berkshire 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).
Berkshire topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Berkshire:

  • UNITED HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITALS, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; JOHNSON CITY, NY)
  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB ENDICOTT L L C (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ENDICOTT, NY)
  • TIOGA COUNTY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; OWEGO, NY)
  • IDEAL SENIOR LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ENDICOTT, NY)
  • JAMES G JOHNSTON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; JOHNSON CITY, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Berkshire:

  • Tompkins Cortland Community College (about 15 miles; Dryden, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,884)
  • Ithaca College (about 18 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
  • Cornell University (about 19 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 20,360)
  • SUNY Broome Community College (about 19 miles; Binghamton, NY; FT enrollment: 4,969)
  • SUNY at Binghamton (about 19 miles; Vestal, NY; FT enrollment: 15,096)
  • SUNY College at Cortland (about 20 miles; Cortland, NY; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Corning Community College (about 48 miles; Corning, NY; FT enrollment: 3,036)

Library in Berkshire:

  • BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $37,460; Location: 12519 STATE ROUTE 38; 6,396 books; 189 audio materials; 380 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 12 other licensed databases; 23 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Berkshire: Grandview Farms Golf Course (A), Berkshire Free Library (B), Berkshire Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Berkshire include: Church of Christian Gospel Faith (A), East Berkshire United Methodist Church (B), First Congregational Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Glen Hope Cemetery (1), Brown Cemetery (2), Evergreen Cemetery (3), East Berkshire Cemetery (4), Railroad Avenue Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

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 Berkshire and their reported violations in the past:

GRANDVIEW GOLF COURSE (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
POOR SHOTS (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

76.1%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.4%
Whole state:

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

4.5%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Berkshire:

Marital status in Berkshire, NY
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 59.2%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Berkshire:

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Berkshire, 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
Here:

2.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

3.37 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Tioga County:

14.9%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Berkshire:

  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WEBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; OWEGO, NY; Owner: TIOGA MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNBF (1290 AM; 9 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WINR (680 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTKO (1470 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WENE (1430 AM; 5 kW; ENDICOTT, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)
  • WLNL (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WWLZ (820 AM; 4 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Berkshire:

  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHWK (98.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLTB (101.7 FM; JOHNSON CITY, NY; Owner: GM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WMXW (103.3 FM; VESTAL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIII (99.9 FM; CORTLAND, 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.)
  • WWYL (104.1 FM; CHENANGO BRIDGE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKGB-FM (92.5 FM; CONKLIN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCII (88.5 FM; SPENCER, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • W273AB (102.5 FM; OWEGO, NY; Owner: WEBO RADIO, INC.)
  • WPHR (106.9 FM; AUBURN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCDW (100.5 FM; CONKLIN, NY; Owner: EQUINOX BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIFF (90.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • 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 Berkshire:

  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WBGH-CA (Channel 20; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WETM-TV (Channel 18; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W16AX (Channel 16; ITHACA, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.6mTotal length
  • $8,468,000Total costs
  • 13,754Total average daily traffic
  • 1,504Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,189Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Matthew J DePalma, 147 Mcmahon Road (Lat: 42.320472 Lon: -76.191750), Type: 73.2, Structure height: 36107 m, Overall height: 71.6 m, Registrant: Acer Associates, LLC, Mattdepalma@acerassociates.Com, , West -Berlin, Phone: (856) 809-1202

  • Matthew J DePalma, 147 Mcmahon Road (Lat: 42.320472 Lon: -76.191750), Type: 73.2, Structure height: 36107 m, Overall height: 71.6 m, Registrant: Acer Associates, LLC, Mattdepalma@acerassociates.Com, , West -Berlin, Phone: (856) 809-1202

  • Kevin Hetrick, 147 Mcmahon Road (Lat: 42.320472 Lon: -76.191750), Type: 73.2, Structure height: 36107 m, Overall height: 71.6 m, Registrant: Acer Associates, LLC, Mattdepalma@acerassociates.Com, , West -Berlin, Phone: (856) 809-1202

  • Kevin Hetrick, 147 Mcmahon Road (Lat: 42.320472 Lon: -76.191750), Type: 73.2, Structure height: 36107 m, Overall height: 71.6 m, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., Fccmw@att.Com, , Dalla-s, Phone: (855) 699-7073

  • Leslie Lindeman, 147 Mcmahon Road (Lat: 42.320472 Lon: -76.191750), Type: 73.2, Structure height: 36107 m, Overall height: 71.6 m, Registrant: Cityswitch Ii, LLC, Marshall.Hazlehurst@cityswitch.Com, Suite 320, Atlan-ta, Phone: (404) 518-2064

  • LESLIE LINDEMAN, 147 Mcmahon Road (Lat: 42.320472 Lon: -76.191750), Type: 73.2, Structure height: 36107 m, Overall height: 71.6 m, Registrant: Cityswitch Ii, LLC, Marshall.Hazlehurst@cityswitch.Com, Suite 320, Atlan-ta, Phone: (404) 518-2064


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Speedsville Fire Dept (Lat: 42.308417 Lon: -76.253833), Call Sign: KUX481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.1200 MHz, Grant Date: 09/05/2012, Expiration Date: 10/05/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2021, Registrant: Tompkins County Department Of Emergency Response, 91 Brown Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, Phone: (607) 257-3888, Fax: (607) 257-2314, Email:

  • Fire Station Main St (Lat: 42.306750 Lon: -76.187139), Type: Bant, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 38 m, Call Sign: KYU509,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.2600 MHz, 46.2800 MHz, 46.4200 MHz, 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:

  • POPPLE HILL, Popple Hill Road (Lat: 42.343694 Lon: -76.118722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRJQ520,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.975 MHz, 460.612 MHz, 460.387 MHz, 460.237 MHz, Grant Date: 10/08/2020, Expiration Date: 10/08/2030, Cancellation Date: 11/15/2021, Certifier: Mike Simmons, Registrant: V-Comm, L.L.C, 2540 Us Hwy 130 Suite 101, Cranbury, NJ 08512, Phone: (609) 655-1200, Fax: (609) 409-1927, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • POP, Lat: 42.343667 Lon: -76.118806, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.4 m, Overall height: 38.8 m, Call Sign: WQSG754,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2013, Expiration Date: 09/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2022, Certifier: Scott Mahoney, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • POPPLE HILL, 454 Popple Hill Rd (Lat: 42.343639 Lon: -76.118722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQXA554,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2016, Expiration Date: 01/13/2026, Certifier: Lee Shurtleff, Registrant: Blue Wing Services, Inc, 329 Laurel Dr, Trappe, PA 19426, Phone: (610) 624-1801, Email:

  • POPPLE HILL, Popple Hill Road (Lat: 42.343667 Lon: -76.118750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQZF756,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5960.02 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2017, Expiration Date: 05/03/2027, Certifier: Tom Vroman, Registrant: County Of Broome, 153 Lt. Vanwinkle Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905, Phone: (607) 778-8214, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Berkshire)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • 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: 5151R, N5151R, N-5151R, Serial Number: 17263368, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 06/03/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 06/06/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Christopher L Luszczek, 155 Rejmer Rd, Berkshire, NY 13736
  • Aircraft: MCCORMICK KEVIN RV6 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-320 (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 43758, N43758, N-43758, Serial Number: 23648, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 09/18/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 12/12/2016
    Registrant (Individual): David R Jones, 819 Jewett Hill Rd #4, Berkshire, NY 13736
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/03/2020
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 7KCAB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 86579, N86579, N-86579, Serial Number: 420-74, Airworthiness Date: 12/06/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 04/01/2015
    Registrant (Partnership): David R Jones, 819 Jewett Hill Rd, Berkshire, NY 13736, Other Owners: Mark Varvayanis
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/13/2018

Most common first names in Berkshire, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert1374.4 years
Frank976.3 years
John975.4 years
George879.1 years
Alice880.4 years
William875.3 years
Charles769.3 years
Louise780.9 years
Dorothy668.2 years
Helen681.2 years
Most common last names in Berkshire, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Clark675.5 years
Beebe679.4 years
Gregrow674.5 years
Payne667.5 years
Thomas676.0 years
Akins586.6 years
Hinrichsen575.4 years
Marsh575.0 years
Smith564.4 years
Jordan475.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Berkshire, NY
  • 58.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.3%Wood
  • 12.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.9%Coal or coke
  • 3.8%Electricity
  • 1.2%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Berkshire, NY
  • 57.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.1%Electricity
  • 5.9%Wood
  • 2.4%Coal or coke


Berkshire compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below 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.
  • 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 below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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