Kortright, New York
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Population change since 2000: +2.6%
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| Males: 869 |  (51.9%) |
| Females: 806 |  (48.1%) |
| Median resident age: | 45.7 years |
| New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 13739.
| Kortright: | $58,835 |
| NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,164 (it was $15,107 in 2000)
Kortright town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $151,783 (it was $67,900 in 2000)
| Kortright: | $151,783 |
| NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $272,591; detached houses: $254,359; townhouses or other attached units: $225,571; in 2-unit structures: $277,007; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $721,615; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $247,836; mobile homes: $89,185
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Kortright, NY
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- 1,54392.1%White alone
- 653.9%Hispanic
- 311.9%Black alone
- 150.9%Asian alone
- 140.8%Two or more races
- 60.4%American Indian alone
- 10.06%Other race alone
Races in Kortright detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: German (15.0%), Irish (13.1%), English (10.5%), Polish (9.4%), Italian (7.2%), United States (6.1%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Land area: 62.6 square miles.
Population density: 27 people per square mile (very low).
48 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe, 0.4% Asia, 0.3% Latin America).
| This town: | 2.9% |
| New York: | 20.4% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Kortright town: | 1.8% ($1,242) |
| New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY 
(52.1 miles , pop. 61,821).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (117.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Bloomville, NY (2.2 miles ),
), Harpersfield, NY (2.6 miles ),
), Davenport Center, NY (2.7 miles ),
), Davenport, NY (2.7 miles ),
), Meredith, NY (2.8 miles ),
), Latitude: 42.40 N, Longitude: 74.79 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 607
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $198,400
- 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $198,400
- 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $198,400
- 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $156,000
- 2014: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,000
- 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,000
- 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $150,000
- 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $150,000
- 2010: 9 buildings, average cost: $150,000
- 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $150,000
- 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,500
- 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $117,500
- 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $117,500
- 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $117,500
- 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $91,700
| Here: | 4.7% |
| New York: | 4.4% |
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.7%)
- Health care (11.4%)
- Educational services (10.3%)
- Construction (8.5%)
- Public administration (6.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
- Chemicals (5.1%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.3%)
- Construction (15.3%)
- Public administration (5.4%)
- Repair & maintenance (5.4%)
- Truck transportation (5.1%)
- Chemicals (4.8%)
- Educational services (4.3%)
- Health care (21.6%)
- Educational services (17.9%)
- Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
- Public administration (8.4%)
- Chemicals (5.4%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
- Farmers and farm managers (10.6%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.7%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
- Farmers and farm managers (15.5%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
- Carpenters (3.8%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
- Registered nurses (6.1%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.1%)
- Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
Average climate in Kortright, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 56.9. This is better than average.
| City: | 56.9 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 0.314. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.314 |
| U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2012 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 32.5 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Tornado activity:
Kortright-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.6 miles away from the Kortright town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused $800,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Kortright-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% 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 109.7 miles away from Kortright center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 156.0 miles away from Kortright 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 154.0 miles away from Kortright center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 16.9 miles away from Kortright center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 352.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 157.1 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 Delaware County (36) is a lot greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 10
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Hurricanes: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Kortright:
- ROBINSON TERRACE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; STAMFORD, NY)
- DELAWARE CO PUBLIC HLTH CHHA (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; DELHI, NY)
- O'CONNOR HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; DELHI, NY)
- COUNTRYSIDE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DELHI, NY)
- A O FOX NH (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ONEONTA, NY)
- AT HOME CARE INC CHHA (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; ONEONTA, NY)
- CATSKILL AREA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; ONEONTA, NY)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kortright:
- SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (about 12 miles; Delhi, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,911)
- SUNY Oneonta (about 15 miles; Oneonta, NY; FT enrollment: 6,081)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 24 miles; Cobleskill, NY; FT enrollment: 2,455)
- Herkimer County Community College (about 46 miles; Herkimer, NY; FT enrollment: 2,774)
- Colgate University (about 48 miles; Hamilton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,094)
- Fulton-Montgomery Community College (about 48 miles; Johnstown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,043)
- Ulster County Community College (about 51 miles; Stone Ridge, NY; FT enrollment: 2,207)
Public high schools in Kortright:
- SOUTH KORTRIGHT CENTRAL SCHOOL (Students: 366, Location: 58200 STATE HWY 10, Grades: PK-12)
- YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (Location: 47081 STATE HWY 10, Grades: 7-10)
Private high school in Kortright:
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Kortright: Stone And Thistle Farm (A), Doonan Corners (B), Allen Residential Center (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Church in Kortright: Bloomville United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Riverside Cemetery (1), Sackrider Cemetery (2), Blakely Cemetery (3), North Kortright Cemetery (4), Braehead Road Cemetery (5), Gilchrist Church Cemetery (6), Covenanter Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lake: Creamery Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wright Brook (A), Tedle Brook (B), Rose Brook (C), Betty Brook (D), Center Brook (E), McMurdy Brook (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.4 people |
| New York: | 2.6 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 67.1% |
| Whole state: | 63.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 9.8% |
| Whole state: | 6.8% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
| This town: | 12.6% |
| Whole state: | 14.6% |
| This town: | 3.8% |
| Whole state: | 7.4% |
112 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents in 2000
For population 15 years and over in Kortright:
- Never married: 29.1%
- Now married: 55.6%
- Separated: 1.8%
- Widowed: 7.8%
- Divorced: 5.8%
For population 25 years and over in Kortright:
- High school or higher: 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
- Unemployed: 4.6%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.6 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.2 |
| New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Kortright, NY (based on Delaware County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 8,538 | 9 |
| Mainline Protestant | 7,325 | 65 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 2,951 | 30 |
| Other | 2,327 | 10 |
| Orthodox | 12 | 1 |
| None | 26,827 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 14
| Delaware County: | 3.02 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
| Delaware County: | 0.43 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
| Here: | 7.56 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 56
| Delaware County: | 12.09 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Delaware County: | 8.2% |
| State: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Delaware County: | 25.3% |
| State: | 23.8% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Delaware County: | 17.0% |
| New York: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Kortright:
- WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WDOS (730 AM; 1 kW; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WDLA (1270 AM; 5 kW; WALTON, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
- WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- 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.)
- WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
- WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Kortright:
- WDHI (100.3 FM; DELHI, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
- WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
- WSQC-FM (91.7 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMM. COUNCIL)
- WSRK (103.9 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
- WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)
- WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
- WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
- WZOZ (103.1 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
- WDLA-FM (92.1 FM; WALTON, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
- WMYY (97.3 FM; SCHOHARIE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
- WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WBKT (95.3 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
- WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
- WCDO-FM (100.9 FM; SIDNEY, NY; Owner: CDO BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WKXZ (93.9 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
TV broadcast stations around Kortright:
- WISF-LP (Channel 15; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: RASTUS BROADCAST)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 20Number of bridges
- 125ft / 38.2mTotal length
- $19,532,000Total costs
- 19,891Total average daily traffic
- 2,129Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11930-1939
- 41970-1979
- 21980-1989
- 61990-1999
- 72000-2009
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
1- David P Lampel, Star Road, A Top Mountain Over County Road 23 And Stone Fort Road (Lat: 42.450389 Lon: -74.783000), Type: 61.0, Overall height: 60.4 m, Registrant: Atlas Tower, Davidlampel@att.Net, , Las V-egas, Phone: (340) 690-5123
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 68.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 15.0%Wood
- 8.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 7.8%Electricity
- 0.8%Utility gas
- 73.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 10.6%Wood
- 8.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 7.7%Electricity
Kortright 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.
- Median age above 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.
- Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Kortright on our top lists:
- #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in training schools for juvenile delinquents (population 1,000+)"
- #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
- #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"