Thurman, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,219.
Population change since 2000: +1.7%
 
Males: 624  (51.2%)
Females: 595  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

46.2 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12810.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,846 (it was $36,382 in 2000)
Thurman:

$64,846
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,796 (it was $16,278 in 2000)

Thurman town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $221,439 (it was $81,100 in 2000)
Thurman:

$221,439
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $374,544; detached houses: $390,646; townhouses or other attached units: $238,465; in 2-unit structures: $319,237; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $251,286; in 5-or-more-unit structures: over $1,000,000; mobile homes: $114,441; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $382,857
March 2022 cost of living index in Thurman: 99.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Thurman, NY (2010)
    • 1,17796.6%White alone
    • 242.0%Two or more races
    • 60.5%American Indian alone
    • 60.5%Hispanic
    • 30.2%Black alone
    • 30.2%Asian alone

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



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Thurman, New York as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Thurman is 1,219 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (18.8%), United States (15.0%), Irish (12.9%), German (11.1%), French (10.5%), Italian (7.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1311 feet

Land area: 91.3 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile   (very low).

Thurman, New York map

23 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.9%
New York:

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

1.7% ($1,350)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (49.6 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (164.9 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (185.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Warrensburg, NY (2.6 miles ),
Stony Creek, NY (2.7 miles ),
Johnsburg, NY (3.1 miles ),
Chestertown, NY (3.2 miles ),
Lake George, NY (3.4 miles ),
Bolton, NY (3.5 miles ),
Bolton Landing, NY (3.6 miles ),
North Creek, NY (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.52 N, Longitude: 73.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in Thurman, NY in 2022
Thurman satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Thurman, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.2%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Paper (5.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.8%)
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.2%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Thurman, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Carpenters (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Registered nurses (4.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)

Average climate in Thurman, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Thurman-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 41.6 miles away from the Thurman town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 42.1 miles away from the town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Thurman-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% 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 37.1 miles away from Thurman center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from the city 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 67.5 miles away from the city 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 115.5 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 162.8 miles away from Thurman 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 73.0 miles away from the city 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).
Thurman topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Thurman:

  • ADIRONDACK TRI COUNTY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NORTH CREEK, NY)
  • WESTMOUNT HEALTH FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; QUEENSBURY, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thurman:

  • Adirondack Community College (about 17 miles; Queensbury, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,826)
  • Skidmore College (about 31 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,753)
  • SUNY Empire State College (about 32 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 9,473)
  • Castleton State College (about 37 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)
  • Fulton-Montgomery Community College (about 43 miles; Johnstown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,043)
  • Union College (about 49 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Schenectady County Community College (about 49 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Thurman: High Street (A), Thurman Station (B), Camp Dippikill (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Thurman: Christ Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Russell Cemetery (1), Pendell Cemetery (2), Cameron Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Little Pond (A), Mud Pond (B), Number Nine Pond (C), Shiras Pond (D), Round Pond (E), Wolf Pond (F), Lizard Pond (G), Bear Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Patterson Brook (A), Burch Brook (B), Crazy Creek (C), Number Nine Brook (D), Madison Creek (E), Langworthy Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.8%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

13.7%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.9%
Whole state:

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

3.5%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Thurman:

Marital status in Thurman, NY
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 61.7%
  • Separated: 3.3%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Thurman:

  • High school or higher: 77.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Thurman, 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
This county:

4.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

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

20.64 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

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%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Thurman:

  • 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)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WMML (1230 AM; 1 kW; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • 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 Thurman:

  • 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.)
  • WBAR-FM (94.7 FM; LAKE LUZERNE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCQL (95.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WFFG-FM (107.1 FM; CORINTH, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKRD (93.7 FM; SCOTIA, NY; Owner: DOT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WRGR (102.3 FM; TUPPER LAKE, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Thurman:

  • W47CM (Channel 47; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.7mTotal length
  • $21,359,000Total costs
  • 6,485Total average daily traffic
  • 424Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Kory Fretto, 107 Huber Road (Lat: 43.559611 Lon: -73.853028), Type: 39.6, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: Wireless Applications Corporation, Fcc@wacorp.Net, , Belle-vue, Phone: (425) 643-5000

  • Curtis L Miller, 107 Huber Road (Lat: 43.559611 Lon: -73.853028), Type: 39.6, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: Florida Tower Partners, LLC Dba North Atlantic Towers, Cmiller@tarpontowers.Com, , Brade-nton, Phone: (941) 757-5010

  • Curtis L Miller, 107 Huber Road (Lat: 43.559611 Lon: -73.853028), Type: 39.6, Overall height: 38.1 m, Registrant: Florida Tower Partners, LLC Dba North Atlantic Towers, Cmiller@tarpontowers.Com, , Brade-nton, Phone: (941) 757-5010

  • Curtis L Miller, Ny1040 The Glen - 85 Huber Road (Lat: 43.559639 Lon: -73.853028), Type: 39.6, Overall height: 36.6 m, Registrant: Florida Tower Partners, LLC Dba North Atlantic Towers, Cmiller@tarpontowers.Com, , Brade-nton, Phone: (941) 757-5010

  • Todd J Bowman, Ny1040 The Glen - 85 Huber Road (Lat: 43.559639 Lon: -73.853028), Type: 39.6, Overall height: 36.6 m, Registrant: Florida Tower Partners, LLC Dba North Atlantic Towers, Cmiller@tarpontowers.Com, , Brade-nton, Phone: (941) 757-5010

  • Bridget Carter, Ny1040 The Glen - 85 Huber Road (Lat: 43.559639 Lon: -73.853028), Type: 39.6, Structure height: 36113 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Registrant: Florida Tower Partners, LLC Dba North Atlantic Towers, Brade-nton, Phone: (941) 757-5010


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Thurman, NY
  • 68.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.7%Wood
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Electricity
  • 1.0%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Thurman, NY
  • 79.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.1%Wood
  • 6.5%Electricity
  • 3.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.2%Other fuel


Thurman compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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