Jewett, New York
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Population change since 2000: -1.8%
Males: 494 | (51.8%) |
Females: 459 | (48.2%) |
Median resident age: | 53.1 years |
New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip codes: 12442.
Jewett: | $77,525 |
NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,980 (it was $22,440 in 2000)
Jewett town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $300,676 (it was $115,500 in 2000)
Jewett: | $300,676 |
NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $264,283; detached houses: $262,676; townhouses or other attached units: $340,037; in 2-unit structures: $437,043; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $263,666; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $906,197; mobile homes: $216,338
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Jewett, NY
- 91195.6%White alone
- 303.1%Hispanic
- 80.8%Two or more races
- 40.4%Asian alone
Races in Jewett 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 Jewett, New York as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Jewett is 953 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.
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Ancestries: Irish (23.9%), German (19.7%), Italian (16.8%), English (14.9%), Polish (5.5%), Dutch (5.1%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Land area: 50.3 square miles.
Population density: 19 people per square mile (very low).
107 residents are foreign born (8.4% Europe, 1.2% Asia, 1.1% Oceania).
This town: | 11.0% |
New York: | 20.4% |
Jewett town: | 1.7% ($2,016) |
New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY (36.9 miles , pop. 95,658).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (98.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 42.25 N, Longitude: 74.24 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 518
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
- 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
- 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
- 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
- 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
- 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $356,400
- 2016: 8 buildings, average cost: $238,800
- 2015: 8 buildings, average cost: $238,800
- 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $238,800
- 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $238,800
- 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $292,000
- 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2010: 8 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2006: 16 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2005: 19 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2004: 21 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2003: 19 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2002: 18 buildings, average cost: $145,400
- 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $159,600
- 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $159,600
- 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $159,600
- 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $159,600
- 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $159,600
Here: | 4.3% |
New York: | 4.4% |
- Educational services (17.6%)
- Accommodation & food services (13.0%)
- Construction (11.2%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (5.9%)
- Health care (5.0%)
- Public administration (4.3%)
- Construction (19.4%)
- Accommodation & food services (12.3%)
- Educational services (9.9%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (7.9%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (7.5%)
- Public administration (5.2%)
- Repair & maintenance (4.0%)
- Educational services (28.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (14.1%)
- Health care (10.3%)
- Social assistance (6.5%)
- Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.8%)
- U. S. Postal service (3.8%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.6%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
- Top executives (3.4%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
- Top executives (5.2%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
- Carpenters (4.4%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.4%)
- Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.4%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
Average climate in Jewett, 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 14.7 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 14.7 miles away from the city center.
City: | 32.5 |
U.S.: | 33.3 |
Tornado activity:
Jewett-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 46% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Jewett town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 6/16/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.2 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Jewett-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 117.9 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 158.9 miles away from Jewett 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 157.0 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 358.1 miles away from Jewett 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 34.4 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) earthquake occurred 159.5 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 Greene County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 10
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jewett:
- Bard College (about 24 miles; Annandale-On-Hudson, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,137)
- Ulster County Community College (about 28 miles; Stone Ridge, NY; FT enrollment: 2,207)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 32 miles; Cobleskill, NY; FT enrollment: 2,455)
- SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (about 35 miles; Delhi, NY; FT enrollment: 2,911)
- State University of New York at New Paltz (about 37 miles; New Paltz, NY; FT enrollment: 7,319)
- The College of Saint Rose (about 38 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,085)
- Excelsior College (about 38 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,723)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Jewett: Kerns Nursery (A), Mountain Drive-In (B), Beecher Corners (C), Camp Beecher (D), Jewett Fire Department (E), East Jewell Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Jewett include: East Kill Valley Church (A), Lower East Jewett Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Jewett Heights Cemetery (1), Peck Family Cemetery (2), Chase Family Cemetery (3), Gass Family Cemetery (4), Beaches Corners Cemetery (5), East Jewett Cemetery (6), Mill Family Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Reservoir: Colgate Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: East Kill (A), Halsey Brook (B), Roaring Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
This town: | 2.1 people |
New York: | 2.6 people |
This town: | 61.1% |
Whole state: | 63.5% |
This town: | 6.1% |
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: 0.9% of all households
This town: | 12.0% |
Whole state: | 14.6% |
This town: | 2.0% |
Whole state: | 7.4% |
For population 15 years and over in Jewett:
- Never married: 14.8%
- Now married: 65.9%
- Separated: 2.3%
- Widowed: 7.7%
- Divorced: 9.3%
For population 25 years and over in Jewett:
- High school or higher: 86.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.1%
- Graduate or professional degree: 14.1%
- Unemployed: 6.0%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.0 minutes
Here: | 11.0 |
New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Jewett, NY (based on Greene County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Catholic | 9,935 | 9 |
Mainline Protestant | 5,329 | 34 |
Evangelical Protestant | 2,063 | 19 |
Other | 520 | 7 |
Orthodox | 280 | 1 |
Black Protestant | 232 | 2 |
None | 30,862 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
This county: | 2.65 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Greene County: | 1.02 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Greene County: | 5.71 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Greene County: | 16.92 / 10,000 pop. |
New York: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Greene County: | 7.7% |
New York: | 8.2% |
Greene County: | 24.5% |
New York: | 23.8% |
This county: | 16.5% |
New York: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Jewett:
- 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.)
- WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
- WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO 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)
- WGHQ (920 AM; 5 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
- WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Jewett:
- 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.)
- WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, 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.)
- WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WMYY (97.3 FM; SCHOHARIE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
- 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.)
- WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
- WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
- WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
- WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
- WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
- WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
- WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Jewett:
- WNYT (Channel 13; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
- WEWB-TV (Channel 45; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WEWB, L.L.C.)
- WRGB (Channel 6; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC)
- WMHT (Channel 17; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
- WTEN (Channel 10; ALBANY, NY; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
- WXXA-TV (Channel 23; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
Jewett fatal accident list:
Mar 21, 2009 08:40 AM, Sr-23a, Ukraine Rd., Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 3, 2005 11:15 PM, Sr-23a, Lat: 42.217420, Lon: -74.244020, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 1, 2002 06:10 AM, Sr-296, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 12Number of bridges
- 112ft / 34.0mTotal length
- $19,346,000Total costs
- 3,042Total average daily traffic
- 238Total average daily truck traffic
- 3,536Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11960-1969
- 11970-1979
- 11980-1989
- 21990-1999
- 42000-2009
- 32010-2019
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
2- Cave Mountain (Lat: 42.284778 Lon: -74.264972), Type: Mast, Structure height: 34.7 m, Call Sign: KNKA263
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: 09/07/2016, Expiration Date: 10/01/2026, 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:
- Cave Mountain (Lat: 42.284806 Lon: -74.265000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 35.4 m, Overall height: 38.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN512, Licensee ID: L00128694
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: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
2- WINDHAM, 932 Goshen Street (Lat: 42.284806 Lon: -74.264972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 34.7 m, Call Sign: WQOI210,
Assigned Frequencies: 6404.79 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2011, Expiration Date: 10/04/2021, Cancellation Date: 09/05/2014, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
- WINDHAM, Cave Mountain (Lat: 42.284806 Lon: -74.265000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 35.4 m, Overall height: 38.7 m, Call Sign: WQQR460,
Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2023, Expiration Date: 02/15/2033, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
2- Call Sign: K2XK, Licensee ID: L00480795, Grant Date: 03/28/2002, Expiration Date: 06/09/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/30/2008, Certifier: Frank J Cizin, Registrant: Frank J Cizin, 354 Merwin St, Jewett, NY 12444
- Call Sign: KD2DIS, Licensee ID: L01759262, Grant Date: 01/13/2023, Expiration Date: 01/16/2033, Certifier: Thomas J Quatroni, Registrant: Thomas J Quatroni, Jewett, NY 12444
Most common first names in Jewett, NY among deceased individuals | ||
Name | Count | Lived (average) |
---|---|---|
William | 4 | 78.7 years |
Ada | 2 | 82.5 years |
Frank | 2 | 79.4 years |
Harold | 2 | 80.0 years |
Karl | 2 | 78.5 years |
Laura | 2 | 88.5 years |
Louise | 2 | 81.5 years |
Milton | 2 | 86.5 years |
Paul | 2 | 90.9 years |
Thomas | 2 | 58.5 years |
Most common last names in Jewett, NY among deceased individuals | ||
Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
---|---|---|
Goslee | 3 | 82.3 years |
Thompson | 3 | 82.7 years |
Cross | 2 | 85.5 years |
Becker | 2 | 72.0 years |
Maben | 2 | 88.5 years |
Lopatynski | 2 | 73.0 years |
Corson | 2 | 72.5 years |
Konzelman | 2 | 79.9 years |
Jenkins | 2 | 81.0 years |
Johnson | 2 | 88.5 years |
- 64.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 17.9%Electricity
- 9.1%Wood
- 6.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 1.3%Utility gas
- 40.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 24.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 17.2%Electricity
- 12.6%Wood
- 5.7%Utility gas
Jewett compared to New York 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 significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage 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.