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Tuscarora, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,473.
Population change since 2000: +5.2%
 
Males: 743  (50.4%)
Females: 730  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

36.4 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14801.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,805 (it was $31,708 in 2000)
Tuscarora:

$53,805
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,468 (it was $13,906 in 2000)

Tuscarora town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $95,976 (it was $48,800 in 2000)
Tuscarora:

$95,976
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,714; detached houses: $184,786; townhouses or other attached units: $138,888; in 2-unit structures: $291,252; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $333,918; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $308,305; mobile homes: $80,148; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $43,655
March 2022 cost of living index in Tuscarora: 95.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Tuscarora, NY (2010)
    • 1,43797.6%White alone
    • 110.7%Two or more races
    • 100.7%Hispanic
    • 40.3%American Indian alone
    • 50.3%Asian alone
    • 30.2%Other race alone
    • 20.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 10.07%Black alone

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According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Tuscarora, New York as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tuscarora is 1,473 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: United States (21.1%), English (12.2%), Irish (12.2%), German (11.6%), Polish (3.6%), Dutch (3.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 769 feet

Land area: 37.8 square miles.

Population density: 39 people per square mile   (very low).

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17 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.2%
New York:

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

2.2% ($1,069)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NY (63.6 miles , pop. 56,298).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (79.2 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (179.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Addison, NY (2.0 miles ),
Elkland borough, PA (2.2 miles ),
Lindley, NY (2.4 miles ),
Woodhull, NY (2.6 miles ),
Lawrenceville borough, PA (2.8 miles ),
Rathbone, NY (2.8 miles ),
Erwin, NY (3.1 miles ),
Gang Mills, NY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.05 N, Longitude: 77.26 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $248,100
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $246,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $211,200
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $211,200
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $193,300
  • 2012: 6 buildings, average cost: $184,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $172,800
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $165,900
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $68,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $72,500
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Tuscarora, NY residents
Average permit cost in Tuscarora, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.5%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Tuscarora, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.9%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (14.0%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.2%)
  • Construction (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Tuscarora, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Cashiers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.8%)

Average climate in Tuscarora, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 91.9. This is worse than average.

City:

91.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.156. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.156
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 2.25. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.25
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.0309. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0309
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.50
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Tuscarora-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/30/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.0 miles away from the Tuscarora town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 29.7 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tuscarora-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 166.5 miles away from Tuscarora center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 288.6 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 197.6 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 247.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 203.5 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 245.3 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 Steuben County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tuscarora topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tuscarora:

  • PATHWAYS, INC (Hospital, about 10 miles away; PAINTED POST, NY)
  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB THREE RIVERS L L C (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PAINTED POST, NY)
  • PATHWAYS, INC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CORNING, NY)
  • PATHWAYS, INC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; PAINTED POST, NY)
  • CORNING HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; CORNING, NY)
  • GENTIVA HEALTH SVS CORNING (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; CORNING, NY)
  • SOUTHERN TIER HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; CORNING, NY)

Airports located in Tuscarora:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tuscarora:

  • Corning Community College (about 11 miles; Corning, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,036)
  • Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (about 20 miles; Mansfield, PA; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Alfred University (about 31 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 31 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
  • Ithaca College (about 47 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
  • Cornell University (about 49 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 20,360)
  • Finger Lakes Community College (about 57 miles; Canandaigua, NY; FT enrollment: 4,732)

Points of interest:

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Steuben 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:

2.6 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.8%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

15.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

18.1%
Whole state:

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

7.4%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Tuscarora:

Marital status in Tuscarora, NY
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 4.9%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

For population 25 years and over in Tuscarora:

  • High school or higher: 73.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tuscarora, NY (based on Steuben County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,96311
Mainline Protestant10,65270
Evangelical Protestant9,27272
Other8578
Orthodox651
None64,181-
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: 24
Steuben County:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Steuben County:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Here:

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Steuben County:

4.24 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 87
Steuben County:

9.00 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

10.2%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.3%
New York:

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

14.2%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Tuscarora:

  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WLNL (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WWLZ (820 AM; 4 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WELM (1410 AM; 5 kW; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LIMITED)
  • WEHH (1590 AM; 5 kW; ELMIRA HTS/HORSEHEAD, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCBA (1350 AM; 1 kW; CORNING, NY)
  • WCLI (1450 AM; 1 kW; CORNING, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WATS (960 AM; 5 kW; SAYRE, PA; Owner: WATS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tuscarora:

  • WGMM (97.7 FM; BIG FLATS, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMTT (94.7 FM; TIOGA, PA; Owner: EUROPA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBA-FM (98.7 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNBQ (92.3 FM; MANSFIELD, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNKI (106.1 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSQE (91.1 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB. TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WOKN (99.5 FM; SOUTHPORT, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WLVY (94.3 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • W236AK (95.1 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: EUROPA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WENY-FM (92.7 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDKC (101.5 FM; COVINGTON, PA; Owner: MID-ATLANTIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WHGL-FM (100.3 FM; CANTON, PA; Owner: CANTROAIR COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WCIK (103.1 FM; BATH, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • W205BR (88.9 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WCIH (90.3 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WVIN-FM (98.3 FM; BATH, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES MASS MEDIA, NA CORP.)
  • WSQA (88.7 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WNGZ (104.9 FM; MONTOUR FALLS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Tuscarora:

  • WYDC (Channel 48; CORNING, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • WETM-TV (Channel 18; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WENY-TV (Channel 36; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: LILLY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W26BF (Channel 26; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • W60AD (Channel 60; SAVONA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • W21BW (Channel 21; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK INC.)
  • W59DG (Channel 59; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W20BL (Channel 20; BATH, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.4mTotal length
  • $7,945,000Total costs
  • 5,451Total average daily traffic
  • 438Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,690Total future (year 2022) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Scipio Rd Approx 3 3/4 Mi S (Lat: 42.576722 Lon: -77.871667), Call Sign: KED910,
    Assigned Frequencies: 42.1400 MHz, 154.695 MHz, 154.905 MHz, 155.370 MHz, 155.475 MHz, 155.625 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2021, Expiration Date: 12/04/2031, Registrant: New York State Police, 1220 Washington Ave, Bldg 22, Albany, NY 12226-2252, Phone: (518) 457-9466, Fax: (518) 457-5676, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tuscarora, NY
  • 35.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.5%Utility gas
  • 20.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.9%Wood
  • 5.1%Electricity
  • 4.1%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tuscarora, NY
  • 53.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.8%Utility gas
  • 16.7%Wood
  • 10.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Coal or coke


Tuscarora compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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 significantly below state average.
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