Champion Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
4,543 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,192 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$192,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$724 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$875 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
2
Watertown-Fort Drum Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
3
Watertown-Fort Drum Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 38 16
Feb 3 31 19
Mar 3 18 28
Apr 3 6 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
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 leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 117, NY
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Schools

West Carthage Elementary School
3 miles, E • 1.9 star
Carthage Middle School
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
Carthage Senior High School
3 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Jefferson Community College
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Oswego County BOCES
45 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St Lawrence University
50 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Samaritan Medical Center
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
Lewis County General Hospital
16 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
16 miles, NW • 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
50 miles, NE • 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
109 miles, SW • 1 star
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