Fort Drum, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
16,124 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,194 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
37.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$324 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
3.1% 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 36 16
Feb 3 30 18
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 35
Dec 4 35 23

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Black River School
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Evans Mills Primary School
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
Calcium Primary School
3 miles, W • 4.1 star
Starbuck Elementary School
7 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Jefferson Community College
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
Oswego County BOCES
47 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St Lawrence University
49 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Samaritan Medical Center
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
Lewis County General Hospital
22 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
12 miles, W • 1 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
47 miles, NE • 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
112 miles, SW • 1 star
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