Freedom Plains, New York

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Population in 2010: 421.
Males: 168  (40.1%)
Females: 253  (59.9%)
Median resident age:

37.3 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 12540, 12569.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $90,889
Freedom Plains:

$90,889
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,498

Freedom Plains CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $374,800
Freedom Plains:

$374,800
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $237,666; townhouses or other attached units: $210,289; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $211,578; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $167,084
March 2022 cost of living index in Freedom Plains: 130.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.4%
(1.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 64.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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Ancestries: Jamaican (47.7%), Scotch-Irish (29.8%), Italian (6.6%), Irish (4.0%), German (2.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

163 residents are foreign born (25.7% Latin America).

This place:

25.3%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,139 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $739 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Danbury, CT (25.6 miles , pop. 74,848).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (57.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

La Grange, NY (0.6 miles ),
Hillside Lake, NY (1.9 miles ),
Titusville, NY (2.0 miles ),
Red Oaks Mill, NY (2.0 miles ),
Arlington, NY (2.2 miles ),
Pleasant Valley, NY (2.3 miles ),
Union Vale, NY (2.3 miles ),
Spackenkill, NY (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 41.67 N, Longitude: 73.80 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 845

Distribution of median household income in Freedom Plains, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Freedom Plains, NY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
New York:

4.4%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 85.4. This is about average.

City:

85.4
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.115. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.115
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.85. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.85
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Freedom Plains-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.2 miles away from the Freedom Plains place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 tornado 46.6 miles away from the place center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Freedom Plains-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 160.1 miles away from Freedom Plains center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 196.5 miles away from Freedom Plains 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 194.7 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 340.6 miles away from Freedom Plains center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 168.9 miles away from Freedom Plains center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 149.2 miles away from Freedom Plains 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 Dutchess County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Power Outage: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Freedom Plains:

  • LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • NEW HORIZONS RESOURCES, INC. (Hospital, about 6 miles away; PLEASANT VALLEY, NY)
  • CARDINAL HAYES HOME FOR CHILDREN, INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; PLEASANT VALLEY, NY)
  • DUTCHESS CO DEPT HEALTH CHHA (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • EDEN PARK NH HRF (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • THE PINES AT POUGHKEEPSIE CTR FOR NRSG AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL CHHA (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)

Amtrak stations near Freedom Plains:

  • 8 miles: POUGHKEEPSIE (41 MAIN ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: RHINECLIFF-KINGSTON (RHINECLIFF, HUTTON & CHARLES STS.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Freedom Plains:

  • Vassar College (about 5 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,469)
  • Dutchess Community College (about 7 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 6,554)
  • Marist College (about 8 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 5,536)
  • Culinary Institute of America (about 9 miles; Hyde Park, NY; FT enrollment: 3,869)
  • State University of New York at New Paltz (about 16 miles; New Paltz, NY; FT enrollment: 7,319)
  • Mount Saint Mary College (about 16 miles; Newburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 2,166)
  • United States Military Academy (about 22 miles; West Point, NY; FT enrollment: 5,651)

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Churches in Freedom Plains include: Full Gospel Center (A), Freedom Plains Presbyterian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

1.9 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

50.0%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.3%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Freedom Plains:

Marital status in Freedom Plains, NY
  • Never married: 50.8%
  • Now married: 25.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 20.6%

For population 25 years and over in Freedom Plains:

  • High school or higher: 98.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
New York average:

13.9

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Freedom Plains, NY (based on Dutchess County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic111,11222
Mainline Protestant20,55687
Evangelical Protestant12,79969
Other10,97028
Black Protestant2,89811
Orthodox8545
None138,299-
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: 100
This county:

3.42 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Dutchess County:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 34
Dutchess County:

1.16 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 77
Dutchess County:

2.63 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 302
This county:

10.33 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dutchess County:

8.1%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.4%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.4%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Freedom Plains:

  • WEOK (1390 AM; 5 kW; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • WKIP (1450 AM; 1 kW; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNY (1220 AM; 10 kW; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING 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.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WGHQ (920 AM; 5 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Freedom Plains:

  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCZX (97.7 FM; HYDE PARK, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRRB (96.9 FM; ARLINGTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBWZ (93.3 FM; NEW PALTZ, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRWD-FM (107.3 FM; HIGHLAND, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • W292CM (106.3 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: JOHN KATONAH)
  • W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WDBY (105.5 FM; PATTERSON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WQQQ (103.3 FM; SHARON, CT; Owner: THE RIDGEFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WLJP (89.3 FM; MONROE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WPKF (96.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBPM (94.3 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WKZE-FM (98.1 FM; SALISBURY, CT; Owner: JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Freedom Plains:

  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WRNN-TV (Channel 62; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: WRNN-TV ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • W42AE (Channel 42; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE)


Freedom Plains compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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