Red House, New York
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Population change since 2000: 0.0%
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| Males: 21 |  (55.3%) |
| Females: 17 |  (44.7%) |
| Median resident age: | 51.0 years |
| New York median age: | 40.7 years |
Zip code: 14779
| Red House: | $106,473 |
| NY: | $79,557 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,059 (it was $18,693 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,314 (it was $85,000 in 2000)
| Red House: | $156,314 |
| NY: | $400,400 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,086; detached houses: $161,917; townhouses or other attached units: $256,277; in 2-unit structures: $129,405; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $161,674; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $139,490; mobile homes: $56,988; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $97,187
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- 3797.4%White alone
- 12.6%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (36.8%), English (28.9%), Polish (28.9%), United States (23.7%), Italian (13.2%), Irish (10.5%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Land area: 55.7 square miles.
Population density: 0.7 people per square mile (very low).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Red House town: | 1.2% ($1,050) |
| New York: | 1.9% ($2,847) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Buffalo, NY 
(59.8 miles , pop. 292,648).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (237.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).
Nearest cities:
Coldspring, NY (2.7 miles ),
), Carrollton, NY (3.0 miles ),
), South Valley, NY (3.1 miles ),
), Foster Brook, PA (3.3 miles ),
), Latitude: 42.04 N, Longitude: 78.81 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 716
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2017: 1 building, cost: $100,000
- 2013: 1 building, cost: $175,000
- 2011: 1 building, cost: $30,000
| Here: | 4.9% |
| New York: | 4.4% |
Average climate in Red House, New York
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 12.3. This is significantly better than average.
| City: | 12.3 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.53. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 1.53 |
| U.S.: | 1.51 |
Tornado activity:
Red House-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.7 miles away from the Red House town center killed 4 people and injured 40 people.
On 5/31/1985, a category F4 tornado 32.1 miles away from the town center .
Earthquake activity:
Red House-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 64% 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 90.4 miles away from Red House center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 125.1 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 289.4 miles away from Red House center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 261.6 miles away from Red House center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 308.8 miles away from Red House 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 186.4 miles away from Red House 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 Cattaraugus County (23) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 9
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Snowstorms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Red House:
- ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB SALAMANCA L L C (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SALAMANCA, NY)
- SALAMANCA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; SALAMANCA, NY)
- BRADFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; BRADFORD, PA)
- PAVILION AT BRMC, THE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BRADFORD, PA)
- MCKEAN COUNTY VNA (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; BRADFORD, PA)
- DAVITA - BRADFORD DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; BRADFORD, PA)
- BRADFORD ECUMENICAL HOME, INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BRADFORD, PA)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Red House:
- St Bonaventure University (about 18 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,286)
- Jamestown Community College (about 22 miles; Jamestown, NY; FT enrollment: 3,384)
- SUNY at Fredonia (about 40 miles; Fredonia, NY; FT enrollment: 5,523)
- Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 52 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 55 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
- Alfred University (about 55 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
- Erie Community College (about 59 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Red House: Bova Ski Tow (A), Sugar Bush Trail (B), Summit Trail (C), McIntosh Trail (D), Congdon Trail (E), Camp Number Eight (F), Camp Number Eleven (G), Camp Liloli (H), Camp Carleton (I), Camp Arrowhead (J), Ryan Trail (K). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Red House include: Saint Johns Church (A), Red House Chapel (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Red House Lake (A), Science Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stony Brook (A), France Brook (B), Stoddard Creek (C), English Creek (D), Bova Creek (E), Dry Brook (F), Chander Run (G), Coon Run (H), Beehunter Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in Red House: Allegany State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.2 people |
| New York: | 2.6 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 58.8% |
| Whole state: | 63.5% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 11.8% |
| Whole state: | 6.8% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
| This town: | 4.8% |
| Whole state: | 14.6% |
| This town: | 4.8% |
| Whole state: | 7.4% |
For population 15 years and over in Red House:
- Never married: 22.9%
- Now married: 62.9%
- Separated: 5.7%
- Widowed: 5.7%
- Divorced: 2.9%
For population 25 years and over in Red House:
- High school or higher: 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
- Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.0 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 5.6 |
| New York average: | 14.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Red House, NY (based on Cattaraugus County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 12,351 | 12 |
| Mainline Protestant | 7,090 | 49 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 6,923 | 71 |
| Other | 2,843 | 12 |
| Black Protestant | 305 | 2 |
| None | 50,805 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 21
| Cattaraugus County: | 2.62 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 4.13 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
| Cattaraugus County: | 0.12 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 0.06 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
| This county: | 1.12 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
| Cattaraugus County: | 3.87 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 1.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 76
| Cattaraugus County: | 9.48 / 10,000 pop. |
| New York: | 8.82 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Here: | 9.5% |
| New York: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 28.5% |
| State: | 23.8% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Cattaraugus County: | 16.7% |
| New York: | 15.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Red House:
- WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WNAE (1310 AM; 5 kW; WARREN, PA; Owner: KINZUA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WESB (1490 AM; 1 kW; BRADFORD, PA; Owner: RADIO STATION WESB, INC.)
- WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- WHDL (1450 AM; 1 kW; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
- WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
- WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Red House:
- WBRR (100.1 FM; BRADFORD, PA; Owner: RADIO STATION WESB, INC.)
- WQRT (98.3 FM; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WCOT (90.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WNJA (89.7 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING ASSOC)
- WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
- WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
- WQRM (106.3 FM; SMETHPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WKZA (106.9 FM; LAKEWOOD, NY; Owner: CROSS COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- WQFX-FM (103.1 FM; RUSSELL, PA; Owner: SOUTHBRIDGE RADIO CORPORATION)
- WWSE (93.3 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: MEDIA ONE GROUP, LLC)
- WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
- W213BC (90.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WPSB (90.1 FM; KANE, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
- WDDH (97.5 FM; ST. MARYS, PA; Owner: LAUREL MEDIA, INC.)
- WHKS (94.9 FM; PORT ALLEGANY, PA; Owner: L-COM INC.)
- WMXO (101.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
- WUBJ (88.1 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
- WRRN (92.3 FM; WARREN, PA; Owner: KINZUA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WMHU (101.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, L.L.C.)
- WKNB (104.3 FM; CLARENDON, PA; Owner: KINZUA BROADCASTING CO., INC)
TV broadcast stations around Red House:
- WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
- WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
- W46BA (Channel 46; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
- WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 22Number of bridges
- 108ft / 33.1mTotal length
- $25,080,000Total costs
- 26,847Total average daily traffic
- 6,515Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11900-1909
- 31930-1939
- 11940-1949
- 31960-1969
- 41970-1979
- 11980-1989
- 81990-1999
- 12020-2022
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
1- COLD SPRINGS, 8732 Sunfish Run Road (Lat: 42.127028 Lon: -78.808222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQXQ769,
Assigned Frequencies: 11585.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2016, Expiration Date: 05/11/2026, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 90.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 10.0%Wood
- 62.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 37.5%Other fuel
Red House compared to New York 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.
- Median age significantly above state average.
- Foreign-born population 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 significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.