West Sparta, New York
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Population change since 2000: +0.9%
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| Males: 633 |  (50.4%) |
| Females: 622 |  (49.6%) |
| Median resident age: | 43.8 years |
| New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 14437.
| West Sparta: | $66,770 |
| NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,370 (it was $16,304 in 2000)
West Sparta town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $111,059 (it was $57,500 in 2000)
| West Sparta: | $111,059 |
| NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $194,907; detached houses: $213,843; townhouses or other attached units: $254,092; in 2-unit structures: $238,443; mobile homes: $59,889
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West Sparta, NY
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- 1,18094.0%White alone
- 312.5%Two or more races
- 231.8%Hispanic
- 100.8%Black alone
- 70.6%Asian alone
- 40.3%American Indian alone
Races in West Sparta detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Ancestries: German (29.6%), Irish (19.3%), United States (12.8%), English (12.3%), Italian (7.5%), French (4.9%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 1613 feet
Land area: 33.4 square miles.
Population density: 38 people per square mile (very low).
9 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 0.7% |
| New York: | 20.4% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| West Sparta town: | 2.5% ($1,457) |
| New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, NY 
(39.2 miles , pop. 219,773).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (226.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).
Nearest cities:
Byersville, NY (1.4 miles),
Kysorville, NY (1.6 miles),
Woodsville, NY (1.9 miles),
Groveland Station, NY (1.9 miles ),
), Sparta, NY (1.9 miles ),
), Cumminsville, NY (2.0 miles),
Scottsburg, NY (2.2 miles),
Latitude: 42.61 N, Longitude: 77.78 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 585
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2019: 1 building, cost: $180,000
- 2018: 1 building, cost: $160,000
- 2017: 1 building, cost: $180,000
- 2015: 1 building, cost: $70,000
- 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $129,200
- 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,300
- 2012: 1 building, cost: $175,000
- 2011: 1 building, cost: $125,000
- 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
- 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
- 2008: 1 building, cost: $150,000
- 2007: 1 building, cost: $150,000
- 2006: 1 building, cost: $150,000
- 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,700
- 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,700
- 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,700
- 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,700
- 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $69,400
- 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $42,900
- 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $42,900
- 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $42,900
- 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $42,900
| Here: | 4.3% |
| New York: | 4.4% |
- Construction (11.9%)
- Health care (11.4%)
- Educational services (6.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
- Public administration (5.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.7%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
- Construction (20.7%)
- Public administration (6.2%)
- Repair & maintenance (5.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
- Health care (3.8%)
- Health care (20.5%)
- Educational services (11.3%)
- Social assistance (7.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.2%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
- Public administration (3.5%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.0%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
- Cashiers (3.2%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (7.7%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.7%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
- Construction laborers (4.1%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.7%)
- Cashiers (6.0%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.5%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)
Average climate in West Sparta, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
West Sparta-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/20/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.5 miles away from the West Sparta town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 7/24/1967, a category F3 tornado 40.3 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
West Sparta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% 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 155.2 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 196.3 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 325.3 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 243.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 187.0 miles away from West Sparta 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 241.3 miles away from West Sparta 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 Livingston County (17) is near the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 6, Hurricanes: 2, Ice Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near West Sparta:
- NICHOLAS H NOYES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; DANSVILLE, NY)
- FINGER LAKES DDSO (Hospital, about 9 miles away; NUNDA, NY)
- LIVINGSTON COUNTY CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MOUNT MORRIS, NY)
- LIVINGSTON CO DOH HHA (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MOUNT MORRIS, NY)
- FINGER LAKES DDSO (Hospital, about 14 miles away; PERRY, NY)
- CONESUS LAKE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LIVONIA, NY)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Sparta:
- SUNY College at Geneseo (about 14 miles; Geneseo, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,520)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 25 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
- Alfred University (about 25 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
- Finger Lakes Community College (about 33 miles; Canandaigua, NY; FT enrollment: 4,732)
- Genesee Community College (about 34 miles; Batavia, NY; FT enrollment: 4,290)
- Rochester Institute of Technology (about 34 miles; Rochester, NY; FT enrollment: 14,177)
- Monroe Community College (about 35 miles; Rochester, NY; FT enrollment: 14,295)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in West Sparta: White Bridge (A), West Sparta Station (B), Ross Corners (C), West Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Church in West Sparta: West Sparta United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Byersville Cemetery (1), Kysorville Cemetery (2), Oaklawn Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map
Birthplace of: Isaac Newton Van Nuys - Farmer.
Drinking water stations with addresses in West Sparta and their reported violations in the past:
J&L COUNTRY STORE (Population served: 30, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:
- 5 routine major monitoring violations
- 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.5 people |
| New York: | 2.6 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 69.7% |
| Whole state: | 63.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 11.4% |
| Whole state: | 6.8% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
| This town: | 8.9% |
| Whole state: | 14.6% |
| This town: | 4.2% |
| Whole state: | 7.4% |
10 people in other group homes in 2000
For population 15 years and over in West Sparta:
- Never married: 22.6%
- Now married: 56.5%
- Separated: 3.6%
- Widowed: 5.4%
- Divorced: 11.9%
For population 25 years and over in West Sparta:
- High school or higher: 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
- Unemployed: 7.3%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.1 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 9.0 |
| New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for West Sparta, NY (based on Livingston County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 14,916 | 6 |
| Mainline Protestant | 6,204 | 40 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 4,308 | 31 |
| Other | 438 | 6 |
| None | 39,527 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 13
| Livingston County: | 2.06 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
| Here: | 0.79 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
| This county: | 4.75 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 60
| This county: | 9.50 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Livingston County: | 8.0% |
| New York: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Livingston County: | 27.5% |
| New York: | 23.8% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Livingston County: | 13.9% |
| New York: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in West Sparta:
- WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WDNY (1400 AM; 1 kW; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC)
- WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WYSL (1040 AM; 2 kW; AVON, NY; Owner: RADIO LIVINGSTON, LTD)
- WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
- WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
- WCJW (1140 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WARSAW, NY; Owner: LLOYD LANE, INCORPORATED)
- WHTK (1280 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY)
- WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WXXI (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL)
- WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WHIC (1460 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS)
- WLGZ (990 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in West Sparta:
- WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
- W201CY (88.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
- W246AP (97.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
- W282AC (104.3 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
- WCKR (92.1 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WISY (102.3 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
- WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WKPQ (105.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
- WCIK (103.1 FM; BATH, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WCOU (88.3 FM; WARSAW, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WSQA (88.7 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
- W257AX (99.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WETD (90.7 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
TV broadcast stations around West Sparta:
- WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)
- WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
- WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
- WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
- WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 24Number of bridges
- 285ft / 87.3mTotal length
- $48,360,000Total costs
- 97,605Total average daily traffic
- 25,839Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 21950-1959
- 171970-1979
- 12000-2009
- 42010-2019
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1- 9223 Moore Rd (59675) (Lat: 42.580639 Lon: -77.830306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: KNKA317
Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2015, Expiration Date: 10/01/2025, Certifier: David C JatlowRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
5- KELLYE E ABERNATHY, 4572 Rock Spring Hill Road (Lat: 42.626889 Lon: -77.785056), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, Kellye.E.Abernathy@cingular.Com, , Plano, Phone: (469) 229-7422
- Douglas I Brandon, 4572 Rock Spring Hill Road (Lat: 42.626889 Lon: -77.785056), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: At&t Wireless Services, Inc., David.Jatlow@attws.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 223-9222
- David C Jatlow, 4572 Rock Spring Hill Road (Lat: 42.626889 Lon: -77.785056), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, Kellye.E.Abernathy@cingular.Com, , Plano, Phone: (469) 229-7422
- KELLYE E ABERNATHY, 4572 Rock Spring Hill Road (Lat: 42.626889 Lon: -77.785056), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, Kellye.E.Abernathy@cingular.Com, , Dalla-s, Phone: (972) 733-2000
- KELLYE E ABERNATHY, 4572 Rock Spring Hill Road (Lat: 42.626889 Lon: -77.785056), Type: 76.2, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, Kellye.E.Abernathy@cingular.Com, , Plano, Phone: (469) 229-7422
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
1- WEST SPARTA, 9223 Moore Rd (Lat: 42.580639 Lon: -77.830306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: WMV952,
Assigned Frequencies: 10553.1 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 11/17/2014, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 31.8%Utility gas
- 29.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 21.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 12.1%Wood
- 3.9%Electricity
- 1.0%Coal or coke
- 0.5%Other fuel
- 50.9%Utility gas
- 29.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 12.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 3.6%Wood
- 3.6%Other fuel
West Sparta compared to New York state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Unemployed percentage 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 below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.