Freedom, New York

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Population in 2010: 2,405.
Population change since 2000: -3.5%
 
Males: 1,238  (51.5%)
Females: 1,167  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

41.3 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14065.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,398 (it was $34,654 in 2000)
Freedom:

$52,398
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,529 (it was $14,145 in 2000)

Freedom town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $122,844 (it was $66,800 in 2000)
Freedom:

$122,844
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,086; detached houses: $161,917; townhouses or other attached units: $256,277; in 2-unit structures: $129,405; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $161,674; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $139,490; mobile homes: $56,988; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $97,187
March 2022 cost of living index in Freedom: 96.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Freedom, NY (2010)
    • 2,34497.5%White alone
    • 281.2%Hispanic
    • 170.7%Two or more races
    • 110.5%Asian alone
    • 40.2%Black alone
    • 10.04%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Freedom, New York as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Freedom is 802 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (34.6%), English (15.7%), Irish (13.5%), Polish (10.5%), United States (7.4%), Italian (7.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 40.3 square miles.

Population density: 60 people per square mile   (very low).

Freedom, New York map

21 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Freedom town:

1.9% ($1,276)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY (36.4 miles , pop. 79,988).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (38.7 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (239.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Farmersville, NY (2.3 miles ),
Arcade, NY (2.3 miles ),
Delevan, NY (2.4 miles ),
Centerville, NY (2.5 miles ),
Lime Lake, NY (2.5 miles ),
Yorkshire, NY (2.6 miles ),
Lime Lake-Machias, NY (2.6 miles ),
Machias, NY (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.47 N, Longitude: 78.36 W

Distribution of median household income in Freedom, NY in 2022
Freedom satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $243,100
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $147,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $73,700
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $176,300
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $63,200
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $202,000
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $61,400
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2006: 17 buildings, average cost: $50,900
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $74,800
  • 2001: 21 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2000: 21 buildings, average cost: $56,100
  • 1999: 25 buildings, average cost: $43,700
  • 1998: 33 buildings, average cost: $38,200
  • 1997: 20 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Freedom, NY residents
Average permit cost in Freedom, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Freedom, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.1%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Machinery (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.4%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Freedom, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)

Average climate in Freedom, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Freedom-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Freedom town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/20/1969, a category F3 tornado 19.3 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Freedom-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 124.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 155.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 316.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 227.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 273.3 miles away from Freedom 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 271.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cattaraugus County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Snowstorms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Freedom topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Freedom:

  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB HOUGHTON L L C (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HOUGHTON, NY)
  • BERTRAND CHAFFEE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; SPRINGVILLE, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Freedom:

  • St Bonaventure University (about 28 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,286)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 31 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 33 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
  • Alfred University (about 34 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
  • SUNY College at Geneseo (about 36 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
  • Erie Community College (about 39 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)
  • Genesee Community College (about 40 miles; Batavia, NY; FT enrollment: 4,290)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Freedom: Scouthaven Camp (A), Elton Station (B), Edelweiss Farms (C), Camp Vick (D), Turkey Run Golf Course (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Freedom include: Salem Church (A), Sandusky Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Siloam Cemetery (1), Elton Cemetery (2), Sandusky Cemetery (3), Salem Cemetery (4), Freedom Cemetery (5), Maple Grove Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Moores Pond (A), Skim Lake (B), Beaver Lake (C), Crystal Lake (D), Burleson Pond (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cattaraugus County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.4%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.3%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.4%
Whole state:

7.4%
6 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
4 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Freedom:

Marital status in Freedom, NY
  • Never married: 26.7%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

For population 25 years and over in Freedom:

  • High school or higher: 75.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 14.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Freedom, NY (based on Cattaraugus County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,35112
Mainline Protestant7,09049
Evangelical Protestant6,92371
Other2,84312
Black Protestant3052
None50,805-
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: 21
Cattaraugus County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
This county:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Cattaraugus County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 76
This county:

9.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Cattaraugus County:

9.5%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Cattaraugus County:

28.5%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cattaraugus County:

16.7%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Freedom:

  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WCJW (1140 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WARSAW, NY; Owner: LLOYD LANE, INCORPORATED)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSPQ (1330 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: HAWK COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Freedom:

  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJSL (90.3 FM; HOUGHTON, NY; Owner: WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WCOU (88.3 FM; WARSAW, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WQRT (98.3 FM; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WCID (89.1 FM; FRIENDSHIP, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
  • WLOF (101.7 FM; ATTICA, NY; Owner: HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJQZ (103.5 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMXO (101.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • W213BC (90.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Freedom:

  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
Freedom fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Freedom fatal accident list:

Jun 23, 2005 09:54 AM, Maple Grove Rd, Lat: 42.447850, Lon: -78.399870, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 11, 2003 10:25 PM, Bixby Hill Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 29, 1998 05:35 PM, Cr-90, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Aug 29, 1998 06:10 AM, Sr-98, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 44.7mTotal length
  • $38,500,000Total costs
  • 19,684Total average daily traffic
  • 2,544Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,080Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Freedom, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 31960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 81980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Freedom, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Freedom)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Arcade Elton Rd 2.8 Km S Arcade (Lat: 42.503944 Lon: -78.432528), Type: Pole, Structure height: 21 m, Overall height: 23 m, Call Sign: KED377, Licensee ID: L00001988,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.1800 MHz, 48.7400 MHz, 47.9400 MHz, 48.1400 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2023, Expiration Date: 03/09/2033, Certifier: John A Rimlinger, Registrant: National Fuel Distribution Corporation, 365 Mineral Spring Rd, Buffalo, NY 14210, Phone: (716) 827-5512, Fax: (716) 827-2317, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Freedom)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-108 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5875Z, N5875Z, N-5875Z, Serial Number: 22-9733, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 10/10/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 12/02/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Rusty D Smith, 11020 Mcmurray Rd, Freedom, NY 14065

Most common first names in Freedom, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John672.5 years
Robert653.4 years
Ruth681.1 years
Clifford579.6 years
Edward573.0 years
Charles573.8 years
Frank473.0 years
Eleanor473.5 years
Mary471.0 years
Ronald463.7 years
Most common last names in Freedom, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Leonard672.5 years
Morgan471.7 years
Newland475.2 years
Howlett480.0 years
Hatch368.3 years
Frazier376.0 years
Crosby374.3 years
Makowski381.7 years
Phillippi372.6 years
Irish376.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Freedom, NY
  • 45.2%Electricity
  • 18.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.4%Utility gas
  • 11.4%Wood
  • 11.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.1%Other fuel
  • 0.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Freedom, NY
  • 37.5%Electricity
  • 25.0%Utility gas
  • 19.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Freedom compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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