At a Glance
Median Income
$63,194
$26,230 per capita
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
216/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Fort Drum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Drum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Drum a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Drum residents earn a median household income of $63,194 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,230. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Fort Drum reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 216/100K.
Education
37.2% of adults in Fort Drum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Drum has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population16,124
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density1,124/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,194
Per Capita$26,230
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,563
Ownership3.3%
Zillow$229,458
Housing Units4,837
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property216/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation571 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute11 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Fort Drum was founded in 1908.
The median home in Fort Drum was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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