Oswegatchie Town, NY
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
4/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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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
4,075
332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
26.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$81,202
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$138,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$671
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
3
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 16 | 16 |
| Feb | 2 | 15 | 19 |
| Mar | 2 | 11 | 29 |
| Apr | 3 | 3 | 43 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 55 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 68 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 47 |
| Nov | 3 | 5 | 36 |
| Dec | 3 | 16 | 23 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 52%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 116, NYSchools
Riverview School
3 miles, SE
Madill School
4 miles, N
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1.9
Heuvelton Central School
4 miles, SE
•
2.8
Ogdensburg Free Academy
4 miles, NE
•
3.2
Colleges
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
15 miles, SE
•
1.9
St Lawrence University
16 miles, SE
•
3.2
Clarkson University
24 miles, E
•
4.6
SUNY College at Potsdam
26 miles, E
•
2.3
Hospitals
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
4 miles, N
•
4.1
St Lawrence Psych Center
7 miles, NE
Gouverneur Hospital
20 miles, S
•
4.1
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
25 miles, E
•
4.1
Airports
Ogdensburg International Airport
4 miles, NE
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1
Watertown International Airport
51 miles, SW
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1
Plattsburgh International Airport
99 miles, E
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1
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
109 miles, SW
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1.9