Castorland, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
414 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,438 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$575 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$703 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 39 16
Feb 3 31 19
Mar 3 18 28
Apr 3 6 42
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 46
Nov 4 12 36
Dec 4 36 23

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 117, NY
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Schools

River Valley Mennonite School
1 miles, NE • 1 star
Beaver River Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Beaver River Senior High School
4 miles, SE • 5 star
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Colleges

Jefferson Community College
22 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Oswego County BOCES
48 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lewis County General Hospital
6 miles, S • 3.2 star
Samaritan Medical Center
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
26 miles, NW • 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
55 miles, NE • 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
107 miles, SW • 1 star
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