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Tusten, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,515.
Population change since 2000: +7.1%
 
Males: 792  (52.3%)
Females: 723  (47.7%)
Median resident age:

48.2 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12764.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,925 (it was $38,824 in 2000)
Tusten:

$66,925
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,670 (it was $19,413 in 2000)

Tusten town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $282,400 (it was $92,900 in 2000)
Tusten:

$282,400
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $270,318; detached houses: $296,292; townhouses or other attached units: $279,664; in 2-unit structures: $506,859; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $161,643; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $372,499; mobile homes: $81,693
March 2022 cost of living index in Tusten: 102.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Tusten, NY (2010)
    • 1,31786.9%White alone
    • 785.1%Hispanic
    • 654.3%Black alone
    • 302.0%Two or more races
    • 140.9%Asian alone
    • 60.4%American Indian alone
    • 50.3%Other race alone

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

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Ancestries: German (33.0%), Irish (24.0%), English (11.4%), Italian (11.4%), Polish (5.4%), Scotch-Irish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 47.3 square miles.

Population density: 32 people per square mile   (very low).

Tusten, New York map

55 residents are foreign born (2.8% Europe, 0.7% Asia, 0.4% Latin America).

This town:

3.9%
New York:

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

1.9% ($1,779)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scranton, PA (37.0 miles , pop. 76,415).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (72.5 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (77.7 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities:

Narrowsburg, NY (1.9 miles ),
Masthope, PA (2.0 miles ),
Cochecton, NY (2.5 miles ),
Fawn Lake Forest, PA (2.6 miles ),
Smallwood, NY (3.2 miles ),
Bethel, NY (3.3 miles ),
White Mills, PA (3.4 miles ),
Lumberland, NY (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 41.59 N, Longitude: 74.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 845

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 9 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2021: 17 buildings, average cost: $342,700
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $197,500
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $156,000
  • 2011: 12 buildings, average cost: $306,500
  • 2010: 15 buildings, average cost: $158,100
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $158,900
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $314,200
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $204,900
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2004: 28 buildings, average cost: $148,200
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $150,100
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $150,100
  • 2001: 13 buildings, average cost: $146,100
  • 2000: 7 buildings, average cost: $101,800
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $131,600
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $98,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Tusten, NY residents
Average permit cost in Tusten, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Tusten, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.4%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.5%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Public administration (9.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Tusten, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Computer specialists (4.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Registered nurses (6.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)

Average climate in Tusten, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tusten-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 44% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.7 miles away from the Tusten town center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 7/14/1988, a category F3 tornado 30.0 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tusten-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 166.9 miles away from Tusten center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 298.7 miles away from Tusten center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 212.6 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 210.6 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 102.7 miles away from Tusten center
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) earthquake occurred 279.7 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 Sullivan County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tusten topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tusten:

  • PECK CONVALESCENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HONESDALE, PA)
  • WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; HONESDALE, PA)
  • CATSKILL DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; MONTICELLO, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tusten:

  • Orange County Community College (about 32 miles; Middletown, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,742)
  • Marywood University (about 35 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,959)
  • University of Scranton (about 37 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 5,488)
  • Sussex County Community College (about 39 miles; Newton, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,402)
  • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 43 miles; East Stroudsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 6,195)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (about 48 miles; Delhi, NY; FT enrollment: 2,911)
  • State University of New York at New Paltz (about 48 miles; New Paltz, NY; FT enrollment: 7,319)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Tusten: Beaver Brook Corners (A), Smith Switch (B), Welmet Camps (C), Tusten Station (D), Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Service (E), Narrowsburg Fire Department (F), Lava Volunteer Fire Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Tusten: Saint Francis Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery (1), Glen Cove Cemetery (2), Beaver Brook Cemetery (3), Tusten Cemetery (4), Lava Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Lake La Barr (A), Luxton Lake (B), Mahls Pond (C), Silver Lake (D), Swamp Pond (E), Trout Pond (F), Turnpike Pond (G), Tusten Mountain Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Grassy Swamp Brook (A), Perry Pond Brook (B), Tenmile River (C), Smith Mill Brook (D), Racine Brook (E), Balsam Brook (F), Cow Swale Brook (G), Spruce Creek (H), Shingle Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Sullivan 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:

2.2 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.3%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.4%
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: 2.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.2%
Whole state:

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

5.3%
Whole state:

7.4%
70 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
76 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Tusten:

Marital status in Tusten, NY
  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 57.7%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Tusten:

  • High school or higher: 83.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
  • Unemployed: 15.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tusten, NY (based on Sullivan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic15,35221
Other9,81731
Mainline Protestant4,94744
Evangelical Protestant1,39918
Orthodox602
None45,972-
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
Sullivan County:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
Here:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 43
Here:

5.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
Sullivan County:

10.99 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

9.4%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Sullivan County:

24.1%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.4%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Tusten:

  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING 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.)
  • WSNR (620 AM; 20 kW; JERSEY CITY, NJ)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVNJ (1160 AM; 20 kW; OAKLAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVERSAL B/CASTING OF NEW YORK,INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tusten:

  • WYCY (105.3 FM; HAWLEY, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDNH-FM (95.3 FM; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPGP (88.3 FM; TAFTON, PA; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQFN (100.1 FM; FOREST CITY, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WBYH (89.1 FM; HAWLEY, PA; Owner: 4 RIVERS COMMUNICATIONS B/G COMPANY)
  • WSUL (98.3 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: REYNOLDS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJFF (90.5 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: RADIO CATSKILL)
  • WPDA (106.1 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTSX (96.7 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: PORT JERVIS BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDNB (102.1 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCWI (94.3 FM; CARBONDALE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGWR (88.1 FM; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WOSR (91.7 FM; MIDDLETOWN, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WZAD (97.3 FM; WURTSBORO, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJUX (99.7 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: MONTICELLO MOUNTAIN TOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEZX (106.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WXHD (90.1 FM; MOUNT HOPE, NY; Owner: AURICLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WGGY (101.3 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WRPJ (88.9 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tusten:

  • WWPS-LP (Channel 8; HAWLEY, ETC., PA; Owner: ROBERT G. NEUHAUS)
  • W30AZ (Channel 30; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • W51BN (Channel 51; WHITE LAKE, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.6mTotal length
  • $6,558,000Total costs
  • 5,079Total average daily traffic
  • 364Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Tusten, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Tusten, NY

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • LOCATION 1, 30 Sandy Ln (Lat: 41.594000 Lon: -75.024056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59 m, Call Sign: WQZV709,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.122 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2017, Expiration Date: 08/15/2027, Certifier: Charles L White Ii, Registrant: New York State Police, 1220 Washington Ave, Bldg 22, Albany, NY 12226-2252, Phone: (518) 457-9466, Fax: (518) 457-5676, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • TUSTEN, 30 Sandy Ln (Lat: 41.593917 Lon: -75.024056), Type: Mast, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQXP581,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2016, Expiration Date: 05/02/2026, Certifier: Edward Mcandrew, Registrant: Sullivan County Dpw, 100 North Street, Government Center, Monticello, NY 12701, Phone: (845) 807-0308, Fax: (845) 807-0335, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tusten, NY
  • 72.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.0%Wood
  • 8.2%Electricity
  • 7.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tusten, NY
  • 64.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Electricity
  • 3.4%Wood


Tusten compared to New York 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Tusten on our top lists:

  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in other noninstitutional group quarters (population 1,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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