Chestertown, New York

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Population in 2010: 677.
Males: 286  (42.4%)
Females: 391  (57.6%)
Median resident age:

40.4 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 12817.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,865
Chestertown:

$69,865
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,486

Chestertown CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $258,300
Chestertown:

$258,300
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $205,583; detached houses: $207,554

Median gross rent in 2022: $771.

March 2022 cost of living index in Chestertown: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.2%
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  • Races in Chestertown, NY (2022)
    • 50391.6%White alone
    • 274.9%Two or more races
    • 183.3%Other race alone

Races in Chestertown detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Chestertown, New York as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chestertown is 89 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (66.6%), European (21.1%), Norwegian (6.8%), Italian (2.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 827 feet

5 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.9%
New York:

22.6%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (59.0 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (165.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (194.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Horicon, NY (2.2 miles ),
Pottersville, NY (2.3 miles ),
Bolton, NY (3.0 miles ),
North Creek, NY (3.1 miles ),
Bolton Landing, NY (3.1 miles ),
Johnsburg, NY (3.2 miles ),
Thurman, NY (3.2 miles ),
Warrensburg, NY (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.65 N, Longitude: 73.80 W

Area code: 518

Distribution of median household income in Chestertown, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chestertown, NY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
New York:

4.4%

Tornado activity:

Chestertown-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/11/1976, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 23.4 miles away from the Chestertown place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 50.7 miles away from the place center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chestertown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 34.1 miles away from Chestertown center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 59.7 miles away from Chestertown 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 57.9 miles away from Chestertown center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 110.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 157.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 83.4 miles away from Chestertown center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Warren County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Hurricanes: 4, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Earthquake: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Chestertown:

  • ADIRONDACK TRI COUNTY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NORTH CREEK, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chestertown:

  • Adirondack Community College (about 22 miles; Queensbury, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,826)
  • Castleton State College (about 32 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)
  • Skidmore College (about 39 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,753)
  • SUNY Empire State College (about 40 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 9,473)
  • Middlebury College (about 40 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • Fulton-Montgomery Community College (about 53 miles; Johnstown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,043)
  • Union College (about 59 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 2,075)

Public high school in Chestertown:

See full list of schools located in Chestertown

Library in Chestertown:

  • TOWN OF CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $87,797; Location: 6307 MAIN ST / STATE ROUTE 9; 21,993 books; 3,988 audio materials; 2,507 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 20 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Chester Rural Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Faxons Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Chalet in the Pines (Friends Lake).

Warren County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Chestertown and their reported violations in the past:

CHESTERTOWN WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 1,300, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MPL Non-Compliance - In JAN-01-2006, Contaminant: COPPER, FREE. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-06-2006), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-06-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-17-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUN-13-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
RIVERSIDE PINES CAMPSITES (Address: 1 CARL TURNER ROAD , Population served: 225, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
RANCHO PINES CAMPSITE (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (AUG-13-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-25-2008)
O.P. FREDERICKS (Address: 5064 ROUTE 8 , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
BALSAM CREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOC (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MPL Non-Compliance - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JAN-05-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-05-2010), St Public Notif requested (JAN-05-2010), St Public Notif received (2 times from JAN-29-2010 to MAY-11-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2010)
  • MPL Non-Compliance - In JAN-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-20-2007), St Public Notif received (MAR-23-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 455 regular monitoring violations
PINE TREE MOTEL (Address: 5537 STATE ROUTE 8 , Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
GREEN MANSIONS GOLF CLUB (Population served: 36, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-15-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
PLACE, THE (Address: 5156 STATE ROUTE 8 , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Chestertown that have no violations reported:

  • LOON LAKE CLUB CONDOMINIUM (Population served: 35, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

57.2%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in Chestertown (2011 data):

  • Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company: Chester-Schroon-horicon Branch at 6353 State Route 9, branch established on 1968/01/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,674.3 mil, Deposits: $1,391.0 mil, headquarters in Glens Falls, NY, positive income, 29 total offices, Holding Company: Arrow Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Chestertown:

Marital status in Chestertown, NY
  • Never married: 50.1%
  • Now married: 28.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 18.5%

For population 25 years and over in Chestertown:

  • High school or higher: 68.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

20.9
New York average:

13.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Chestertown
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Religion statistics for Chestertown, NY (based on Warren County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic14,54610
Mainline Protestant4,87830
Evangelical Protestant2,64622
Other1,2097
Black Protestant1131
None42,315-
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: 31
Warren County:

4.70 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Warren County:

0.46 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 39
Warren County:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 136
Warren County:

20.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.8%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Warren County:

24.4%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.2%
State:

15.6%

Businesses in Chestertown, NY

  • Rite Aid: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Chestertown:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSYB (1380 AM; 5 kW; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chestertown:

  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKM-FM (99.1 FM; LAKE GEORGE, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WNYQ (105.7 FM; QUEENSBURY, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBAR-FM (94.7 FM; LAKE LUZERNE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WCQL (95.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WFFG-FM (107.1 FM; CORINTH, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WXAL-FM (93.7 FM; ADDISON, VT; Owner: ADDISON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)

Chestertown fatal accident list:

Jul 16, 2016 07:44 AM, Sr-8, Lat: 43.667486, Lon: -73.781567, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 5, 2014 04:50 PM, Sr-9, Tripp Lake Rd, Lat: 43.584150, Lon: -73.800892, Vehicles: 4, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Dec 5, 2011 07:02 AM, Cr-30, Lat: 43.645967, Lon: -73.760761, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 51.8mTotal length
  • $31,181,000Total costs
  • 42,469Total average daily traffic
  • 6,498Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Chestertown, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 101960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Chestertown, NY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Chestertown: Starbuck Hill Road (Lat: 43.646500 Lon: -73.788944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21 m, Call Sign: KNKA675
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 02/02/2018, Expiration Date: 01/22/2028Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (678) 259-1319, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Inside Fire House Church St (Lat: 43.652833 Lon: -73.802639), Call Sign: KNIL275,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.9000 MHz, Grant Date: 02/13/2014, Expiration Date: 02/15/2024, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5993, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Fire House Church St (Lat: 43.652833 Lon: -73.802639), Call Sign: KUU470,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.175 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2015, Expiration Date: 03/05/2025, Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 4401 A Connecticut Ave Nw 232, Washington, DC 20008, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Email:

  • Nysp Sta Rt 9 .7 Mi S Of Rt 8 (Lat: 43.645889 Lon: -73.799861), Call Sign: WNIA719,
    Assigned Frequencies: 42.1400 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2021, Expiration Date: 03/05/2032, Registrant: New York State Police, 1220 Washington Ave, Bldg 22, Albany, NY 12226-2252, Phone: (518) 457-9466, Fax: (518) 457-5676, Email:

  • Balsam Crest Rd. (Lat: 43.599556 Lon: -73.792194), Type: Building, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 6.3 m, Call Sign: WQXM378,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.400 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2016, Expiration Date: 04/13/2026, Certifier: Steve Reeves, Registrant: Adirondack Two Way Radio, Inc., 291 Fort Edward Rd., South Glen Falls, NY 12803, Phone: (518) 792-8449, Fax: (518) 792-0353, Email:

  • Lat: 43.661972 Lon: -73.785528, Call Sign: WRCL380,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.137 MHz, 462.312 MHz, 469.875 MHz, 469.975 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2018, Expiration Date: 10/30/2028, Certifier: Harvey Robbins, Registrant: Wells Communications Service, Inc., 221 N. Greenbush Rd., Troy, NY 12180, Phone: (518) 283-2735, Fax: (518) 283-0901, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N2YQT, Licensee ID: L00320318, Grant Date: 03/10/2004, Expiration Date: 05/24/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/17/2004, Registrant: Ryan R Tourge, 19 Rock Avenue, Chestertown, NY 12817

  • Call Sign: WA2EYL, Grant Date: 01/12/1995, Expiration Date: 01/12/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2007, Registrant: Joseph D Mahoney, Rd 1 Box 278, Chestertown, NY 12817

  • Call Sign: NY2EI, Previous Call Sign: KC2KKR, Licensee ID: L00588764, Grant Date: 01/20/2016, Expiration Date: 03/31/2026, Certifier: James W Burke, Registrant: James W Burke, 6348 Us-9, Chestertown, NY 12817

  • Call Sign: K2FPD, Previous Call Sign: KD2BQC, Licensee ID: L01688847, Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 05/28/2034, Certifier: Fred J Ehren, Registrant: Fred J Ehren, 112 Green Mansions Road Unit 18 D, Chestertown, NY 12817


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6649A, N6649A, N-6649A, Serial Number: 28749, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 05/16/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/01/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Frank Edward Shaw, Po Box 583, Chestertown, NY 12817, Other Owners: Lynn Ann Shaw

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 22 took place in 2007, and the least - 2 in 2017. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Chestertown, NY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (38.6%), and Structure Fires (35.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Chestertown, NY
    • 8538.6%Outside Fires
    • 7835.5%Structure Fires
    • 2913.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2812.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Chestertown, NY
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chestertown, NY
  • 44.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.0%Utility gas
  • 17.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.8%Wood
  • 3.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chestertown, NY
  • 65.8%Electricity
  • 27.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.2%Utility gas


Chestertown compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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