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Exeter, New York

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Population in 2010: 987.
Population change since 2000: +3.5%
 
Males: 470  (47.6%)
Females: 517  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

43.9 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13315.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,381 (it was $36,607 in 2000)
Exeter:

$70,381
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,259 (it was $15,599 in 2000)

Exeter town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $149,537 (it was $64,100 in 2000)
Exeter:

$149,537
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $228,779; detached houses: $247,959; townhouses or other attached units: $313,844; in 2-unit structures: $212,590; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $357,277; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $928,498; mobile homes: $87,717
March 2022 cost of living index in Exeter: 96.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Exeter, NY (2010)
    • 94295.4%White alone
    • 151.5%Hispanic
    • 90.9%Two or more races
    • 80.8%Asian alone
    • 60.6%Black alone
    • 30.3%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.2%Other race alone

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

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Ancestries: German (22.9%), English (13.3%), Irish (12.2%), Dutch (8.9%), Polish (7.0%), United States (6.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 32.1 square miles.

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

33 residents are foreign born (1.4% Europe, 1.2% Asia, 0.5% Latin America, 0.4% North America).

This town:

3.5%
New York:

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

1.8% ($1,167)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (22.8 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (130.3 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (148.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Burlington, NY (2.2 miles ),
Plainfield, NY (2.5 miles ),
Richfield, NY (2.5 miles ),
Richfield Springs, NY (2.6 miles ),
Otsego, NY (2.7 miles ),
West Winfield, NY (2.9 miles ),
Winfield, NY (3.0 miles ),
Edmeston, NY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.78 N, Longitude: 75.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in Exeter, NY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Exeter, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (19.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Wood products (3.4%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.5%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Wood products (6.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (32.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (3.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Exeter, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.7%)
  • Carpenters (8.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)

Average climate in Exeter, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Exeter, New York average temperatures Exeter, New York average precipitation Exeter, New York humidity Exeter, New York wind speed Exeter, New York snowfall Exeter, New York sunshine Exeter, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 77.3. This is about average.

City:

77.3
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.86. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.86
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Exeter-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.5 miles away from the Exeter town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.3 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused $800,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Exeter-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 89.1 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 138.3 miles away from Exeter 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 136.3 miles away from Exeter center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 23.5 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 369.0 miles away from Exeter center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 182.9 miles away from Exeter 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 Otsego County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Exeter:

  • MARY IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; COOPERSTOWN, NY)
  • OTSEGO MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COOPERSTOWN, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Exeter:

  • Herkimer County Community College (about 18 miles; Herkimer, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,774)
  • Mohawk Valley Community College (about 22 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 5,693)
  • SUNY Oneonta (about 23 miles; Oneonta, NY; FT enrollment: 6,081)
  • Colgate University (about 23 miles; Hamilton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,094)
  • Utica College (about 24 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,952)
  • Morrisville State College (about 28 miles; Morrisville, NY; FT enrollment: 2,823)
  • SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 31 miles; Cobleskill, NY; FT enrollment: 2,455)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Exeter: Brainard Corners (A), West Exeter Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Exeter: Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: West Exeter Cemetery (1), Exeter Cemetery (2), Schuyler Lake Cemetery (3), Herkimer Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Phinney Creek (A), Lidell Creek (B), Herkimer Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Otsego County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.8%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.5%
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:

12.3%
Whole state:

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

2.5%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Exeter:

Marital status in Exeter, NY
  • Never married: 22.5%
  • Now married: 60.8%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

For population 25 years and over in Exeter:

  • High school or higher: 75.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Exeter, NY (based on Otsego County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,5996
Mainline Protestant9,63769
Evangelical Protestant1,82926
Other1,0949
Orthodox251
None38,075-
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: 18
Otsego County:

2.89 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Otsego County:

0.96 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
This county:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
This county:

9.96 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

7.7%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Otsego County:

24.6%
State:

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

15.6%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Exeter:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTLB (1310 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WRUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Exeter:

  • WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, 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)
  • WKVU (100.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WBGK (99.7 FM; NEWPORT VILLAGE, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBUG-FM (101.1 FM; FORT PLAIN, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSKS (97.9 FM; WHITESBORO, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSKU (105.5 FM; LITTLE FALLS, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLZW (98.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WRBY (102.5 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBKT (95.3 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WKXZ (93.9 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WKLL (94.9 FM; FRANKFORT, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WSQC-FM (91.7 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMM. COUNCIL)
  • WSRK (103.9 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDHI (100.3 FM; DELHI, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WRCK (107.3 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WFRG-FM (104.3 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WMCR-FM (106.3 FM; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING CO. INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Exeter:

  • WKTV (Channel 2; UTICA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W29BJ (Channel 29; BURLINGTON, NY; Owner: KEVIN O'KANE)
  • WFXV (Channel 33; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • W59AU (Channel 59; UTICA, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CING.COUNCIL,CENTRAL N. Y.)
  • WUTR (Channel 20; UTICA, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • W31BP (Channel 31; BURLINGTON, ETC., NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 17.8mTotal length
  • $8,678,000Total costs
  • 10,746Total average daily traffic
  • 827Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,219Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Exeter, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 51940-1949
  • 11970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Exeter, NY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Exeter, NY
  • 57.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.9%Wood
  • 13.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.4%Electricity
  • 3.1%Other fuel
  • 1.2%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Exeter, NY
  • 66.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.1%Wood
  • 11.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.5%Electricity


Exeter 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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