Marathon, New York

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Population in 2022: 897 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.6%
 
Males: 433  (48.4%)
Females: 464  (51.6%)
Median resident age:

29.6 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 13803.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,786 (it was $32,639 in 2000)
Marathon:

$52,786
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,200 (it was $16,379 in 2000)

Marathon village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $117,795 (it was $63,700 in 2000)
Marathon:

$117,795
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $188,917; detached houses: $187,917; townhouses or other attached units: $146,406; in 2-unit structures: $635,934; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $122,178; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $371,569; mobile homes: $103,239

Median gross rent in 2022: $817.

March 2022 cost of living index in Marathon: 93.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.9%

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  • Races in Marathon, NY (2022)
    • 97996.1%White alone
    • 151.5%Two or more races
    • 40.4%Black alone
    • 20.2%Hispanic
    • 10.10%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Marathon, New York as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Marathon is 85 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (32.8%), English (14.3%), German (8.0%), Italian (4.0%), Irish (2.7%), Scandinavian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1861

Elevation: 1020 feet

Land area: 1.13 square miles.

Population density: 794 people per square mile   (low).

Marathon, New York map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.1%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,900 (3.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,310 (4.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NY (22.8 miles , pop. 56,298).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (94.2 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (157.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Lapeer, NY (1.9 miles ),
Willet, NY (2.4 miles ),
Freetown, NY (2.5 miles ),
Lisle, NY (2.6 miles ),
Virgil, NY (2.8 miles ),
Cincinnatus, NY (2.9 miles ),
Triangle, NY (2.9 miles ),
Harford, NY (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.44 N, Longitude: 76.04 W

Area code: 607

Distribution of median household income in Marathon, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Marathon, NY in 2022

Marathon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Marathon, NY residents
Average permit cost in Marathon, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Marathon, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (21.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (14.1%)
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Machinery (5.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.7%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (29.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.3%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Marathon, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Child care workers (4.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.0%)

Average climate in Marathon, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Marathon, New York average temperatures Marathon, New York average precipitation Marathon, New York humidity Marathon, New York wind speed Marathon, New York snowfall Marathon, New York sunshine Marathon, New York clear and cloudy days

Marathon, New York environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2011 was 52.6. This is better than average.

City:

52.6
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 0.547. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.547
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2011 was 30.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Marathon-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.5 miles away from the Marathon village center injured 12 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 32.4 miles away from the village center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Marathon-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 134.9 miles away from Marathon center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 185.1 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 183.1 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 329.3 miles away from Marathon 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 233.6 miles away from Marathon 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 146.2 miles away from Marathon 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 Cortland County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Marathon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Marathon:

  • CROWN CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • CORTLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • CORTLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • CARING COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF CORTLAND (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • CORTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • ST. JOSEPH'S - CORTLAND (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • UNITED HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITALS, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; JOHNSON CITY, NY)

Airports located in Marathon:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marathon:

  • SUNY College at Cortland (about 14 miles; Cortland, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,838)
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College (about 14 miles; Dryden, NY; FT enrollment: 3,884)
  • SUNY Broome Community College (about 23 miles; Binghamton, NY; FT enrollment: 4,969)
  • Cornell University (about 23 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 20,360)
  • Ithaca College (about 24 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
  • SUNY at Binghamton (about 25 miles; Vestal, NY; FT enrollment: 15,096)
  • Colgate University (about 37 miles; Hamilton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,094)

Public high school in Marathon:

Private high school in Marathon:

  • MARATHON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 40, Location: 5 PARK ST, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Marathon:

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Library in Marathon:

  • PECK MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $73,943; Location: 24 MAIN STREET; 15,012 books; 292 audio materials; 488 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 12 other licensed databases; 27 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Marathon: Tarbell Building (A), Peck Memorial Library (B), Marathon Town Hall (C), Marathon Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Marathon include: First Baptist Church (A), Marathon Methodist Church (B), Marathon Presbyterian Church (C), Saint Stephen's Catholic Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Marathon Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Hunts Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: All-Over Down-Under (Recreational Trips & Guides; 25 Cortland Street).

Cortland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Marathon and their reported violations in the past:

MAPLE HILL GOLF CLUB (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-22-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-22-2011), St Boil Water Order (SEP-22-2011)
MARATHON KINGDOM HALL (Address: 4071 Route 221 , Population served: 70, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
MARATHON AMERICAN LEGION (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Marathon that have no violations reported:

  • LIGHTHOUSE LANDING CAMPGROUND (Address: 3782 US RTE 11 , Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

62.7%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

9.0%
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: 0.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Marathon (2011 data):

  • Alliance Bank, National Association: Marathon Branch at 14-18 East Main Street, branch established on 1957/08/16. Info updated 2006/10/25: Bank assets: $1,403.5 mil, Deposits: $1,088.5 mil, headquarters in Syracuse, NY, positive income, 28 total offices, Holding Company: Alliance Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Marathon:

Marital status in Marathon, NY
  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 58.5%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Marathon:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
New York average:

13.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Marathon
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Marathon, NY (based on Cortland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,3785
Mainline Protestant4,75625
Evangelical Protestant2,29129
Other4836
None35,428-
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: 12
Here:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Cortland County:

3.92 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 45
Cortland County:

9.29 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.4%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Cortland County:

24.5%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cortland County:

11.7%
New York:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.8%
New York:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Marathon:

46.1%
State:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.9
New York:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

24.2%
New York:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.5%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
New York:

6.8

Overweight people:
Marathon:

33.3%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

57.7%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.2%
New York:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Marathon, NY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Electric Power 2$14,527$87,1620$0
Sewerage 2$11,152$66,9120$0
Financial Administration 2$8,799$52,7940$0
Streets and Highways 2$11,016$66,0960$0
Police - Other 0$0 2$443
Totals for Government 8$45,493$68,2402$443

Marathon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,004,000 ($1119.29)
    Regular Highways: $212,000 ($236.34)
    Sewerage: $177,000 ($197.32)
    Water Utilities: $102,000 ($113.71)
    General - Other: $88,000 ($98.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $51,000 ($56.86)
    Financial Administration: $46,000 ($51.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,000 ($28.99)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($14.49)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($14.49)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $10,000 ($11.15)
    Police Protection: $9,000 ($10.03)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($3.34)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($2.23)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $67,000 ($74.69)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Financial Administration: $7,000 ($7.80)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $6,000 ($6.69)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $557,000 ($620.96)

Marathon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $246,000 ($274.25)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.23)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $143,000 ($159.42)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $42,000 ($46.82)
    Rents: $15,000 ($16.72)
    Donations From Private Sources: $5,000 ($5.57)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($2.23)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,448,000 ($1614.27)
    Water Utilities: $138,000 ($153.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $23,000 ($25.64)
    General Local Government Support: $10,000 ($11.15)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.11)
  • Tax - Property: $277,000 ($308.81)
    Public Utilities Sales: $12,000 ($13.38)
    Other License: $9,000 ($10.03)

Marathon government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,172,000 ($2421.40)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,026,000 ($2258.64)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $146,000 ($162.76)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $880,000 ($981.05)

Marathon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,758,000 ($1959.87)

Strongest AM radio stations in Marathon:

  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WINR (680 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKRT (920 AM; 1 kW; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNBF (1290 AM; 9 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTKO (1470 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WENE (1430 AM; 5 kW; ENDICOTT, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; OWEGO, NY; Owner: TIOGA MEDIA, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYOS (1360 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marathon:

  • WIII (99.9 FM; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHWK (98.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSQX-FM (91.5 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CNCL.)
  • WAAL (99.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSKG-FM (89.3 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB.TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WMXW (103.3 FM; VESTAL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWYL (104.1 FM; CHENANGO BRIDGE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBKT (95.3 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WLTB (101.7 FM; JOHNSON CITY, NY; Owner: GM BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXHC (101.5 FM; HOMER, NY; Owner: EVES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKGB-FM (92.5 FM; CONKLIN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMRV-FM (105.7 FM; ENDICOTT, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBBI (107.5 FM; ENDWELL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPHR (106.9 FM; AUBURN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKXZ (93.9 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • W273AB (102.5 FM; OWEGO, NY; Owner: WEBO RADIO, INC.)
  • WIFF (90.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WCNY-FM (91.3 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: THE PUB. B/C COUNC. OF CEN. NY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Marathon:

  • WSKG-TV (Channel 46; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WICZ-TV (Channel 40; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: STAINLESS BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WBNG-TV (Channel 12; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • W26BS (Channel 14; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIVT (Channel 34; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WBPN-LP (Channel 10; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: STAINLESS BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WBGH-CA (Channel 20; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • W16AX (Channel 16; ITHACA, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • Marathon, New York
  • Fatal accident count25
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents34
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:6
  • Fatalities26
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents56
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • New York average
  • Fatal accident count25353
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents37465
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons6566
  • Fatalities27479
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents66557
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents6473
See more detailed statistics of Marathon fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 51.9mTotal length
  • $35,454,000Total costs
  • 64,202Total average daily traffic
  • 14,779Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Marathon, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 72010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Marathon, NY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Marathon)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 1 Peck St (Lat: 42.440083 Lon: -76.035194), Call Sign: KDJ458,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.0800 MHz, Grant Date: 08/30/2005, Expiration Date: 11/21/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/02/2015, Registrant: Cortland County Department Of Emergency Response & Communications, 54 Greenbush Street, Cortland, NY 13045, Phone: (607) 753-5064, Fax: (607) 756-8457, Email:

  • 27 Cortland St (Lat: 42.443972 Lon: -76.034639), Call Sign: WFE954,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.925 MHz, Grant Date: 10/22/2013, Expiration Date: 10/31/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2024, Registrant: Emergency Response, 54 Greenbush Street, Cortland, NY 13045, Phone: (607) 753-5064, Fax: (607) 756-8457, Email:

  • 1/4 Mi E Of The Int Of Rt 221 And Us Rt 11 (Lat: 42.443972 Lon: -76.027417), Call Sign: WNWY288,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/1996, Expiration Date: 07/25/2001, Cancellation Date: 09/30/2001, Registrant: Marathon, Village Of, 18 Tannery St, Marathon, NY 13803, Phone: (607) 849-6795

  • Lat: 42.455000 Lon: -76.043611, Call Sign: WQDA267,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.190 MHz, 159.150 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/2015, Expiration Date: 07/06/2025, Certifier: Keith A Jenison, Registrant: Mavac, 2 Peck St, Marathon, NY 13803, Phone: (607) 849-6157, Fax: (607) 849-3263, Email:

  • Lat: 42.454694 Lon: -76.037944, Call Sign: WQVE799,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.2800 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/2015, Expiration Date: 01/21/2025, Certifier: Tom Goskoski, Registrant: Primex Wireless, 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • MARATHON, 299 Tim Hill Rd (Lat: 42.426778 Lon: -76.044722), Type: Mast, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WMW929,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6718.75 MHz, Grant Date: 03/01/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2015, 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:

  • High School, High School Bldg (Lat: 42.440000 Lon: -76.034083), Type: Pole, Structure height: 10 m, Overall height: 13.1 m, Call Sign: WQNU784,
    Assigned Frequencies: 22525.0 MHz, 22625.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2011, Expiration Date: 06/02/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/07/2021, Certifier: Jerry Hence, Registrant: Urban Communications, Inc., 5320 W 159th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452, Phone: (708) 381-5493, Email:

  • Elementary School, Elementary School Bldg (Lat: 42.453778 Lon: -76.039056), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WQNU785,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21325.0 MHz, 21425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2011, Expiration Date: 06/02/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/07/2021, Certifier: Jerry Hence, Registrant: Urban Communications, Inc., 5320 W 159th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452, Phone: (708) 381-5493, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Marathon)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150K (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 6188G, N6188G, N-6188G, Serial Number: 15071688, Certificate Issue Date: 01/16/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Robert J Fleming, 2086 Mcgraw Marathon Rd, Marathon, NY 13803
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 61L, N61L, N-61L, Serial Number: 32578, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 05/18/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 03/05/2001
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Robert Michael Cochran, 661 Wood Rd, Marathon, NY 13803, Other Owners: Michelle Ann Cochran
  • Aircraft: FUNK B85C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 77724, N77724, N-77724, Serial Number: 354, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 08/26/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Robert M Cochran, 661 Wood Rd, Marathon, NY 13803, Other Owners: Michelle A Cochran
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3224T, N3224T, N-3224T, Serial Number: 17700524, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 12/19/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 06/13/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas D Adames, 4451 Rt 221, Marathon, NY 13803
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/03/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 13. The highest number of fires - 30 took place in 2005, and the least - 0 in 2017. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Marathon, NY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (47.3%), and Outside Fires (32.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Marathon, NY
    • 10747.3%Structure Fires
    • 7332.3%Outside Fires
    • 4319.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Marathon, NY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marathon, NY
  • 48.2%Electricity
  • 34.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.1%Wood
  • 5.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Other fuel
  • 1.2%Coal or coke
  • 1.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marathon, NY
  • 87.4%Electricity
  • 12.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Marathon compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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