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Spencer, NY

New York · Tioga County · Binghamton Metro

Spencer is a small town in New York with a population of 848. Residents earn $50,682 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
848 Population 815/sq mi density
$50,682 Median Income $27,844 per capita
$139,200 Home Value $167,922 Zillow
$1,034 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,682 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K (27% below avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $50,682
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $139,200
51% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 278/100K
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.2%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,034
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.1%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.4%
65% higher than US avg

How Spencer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population848
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density815/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,682
Per Capita$27,844
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$2,022M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,200
Rent$1,034
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$167,922
Housing Units347
Rent Burden43.8%

Crime

F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
Uninsured6.9%
Smoking15.8%
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation998 ft (304 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.21

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Is Spencer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spencer receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Spencer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spencer is $50,682, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spencer is $139,200, 51% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Spencer is below the national average at 278 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,347 per 100,000, 71% above the national average.

Education

25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Spencer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Spencer has a population of 848 with a density of 815 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 34.5 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.8% female and 47.2% male. The city is predominantly White (97.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.7% of residents. 7.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 15.5% of residents have a disability. 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

848
Total Population
815
People / sq mi
34.5yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Spencer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish 1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spencer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spencer is $50,682, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,844 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,292. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 890 business establishments, including 78 restaurants. The cost of living index is 107.9, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 9.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Spencer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,682
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,844
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
IRS Avg AGI$68,102
Gini Index0.432 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate20.4%
65% above US avg
Establishments (County)890
County GDP$2,022M

Business (County)

Restaurants78
Healthcare87
Retail125
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,725
92% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Spencer is $139,200, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,922, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,034 (11% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,315 for a one-bedroom to $1,579 for a two-bedroom apartment. 62.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 347 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $6,725 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 43.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,200
51% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$167,922

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,034
11% below US avg
Rent Burden43.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.6%
Owner-Occupied62.6%
Renter-Occupied37.4%
Housing Units347
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,725
92% above US avg
Effective Rate4.83%
In Spencer, 32.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.8% of residents. 31.6% have high blood pressure. 15.8% are current smokers. 18.0% report binge drinking. 26.9% are physically inactive. 23.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.9% experience frequent mental distress. 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,691. The dentist ratio is 1:5,972. 64.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Spencer vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.1%
0% below US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.8%
13% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity26.9%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep42.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Uninsured6.9%
20% below US avg
Primary Care1:3,691
Dentists1:5,972
Mental Health1:555
Checkup Rate78.3%
Dental Visits58.6%
Premature Death6,676/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access64.0%
Healthcare Facilities87
Spencer has a violent crime rate of 278 per 100,000 residents, 27% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,347 per 100,000, 71% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Spencer receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Spencer vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent277.8/100K
27% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property3,346.9/100K
71% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
Traffic Accidents27
Avg Accident Severity2.9 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Spencer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 998 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation998 ft (304 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density815/sq mi
Coordinates42.2151°N, 76.4947°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTioga County County
Nearest AirportIthaca Tompkins International (ITH)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.1 / 100
Community Resilience73.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 75 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 74 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 146 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 129 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

150 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 76 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 33 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 17 km 0
May 16, 2009 EF2 74 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF2 67 km 2
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 80 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 18, 1977 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DRY MARSH 1,018 88 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in

Spencer has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.2").

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Spencer is located in Tioga County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 61.4% of the vote, a 22.9-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 87 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 22.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
Traffic Accidents27
Avg Accident Severity2.9 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.2%
25% below US avg
High School+85.9%
Graduate Degree+5.7%
School Test Score5.21
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density815/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi
CountyTioga County County

Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Avg Download Speed122.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed6.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities87
Restaurants78
Retail Stores125

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%
Average costs for common services in Spencer. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $270 ($162–$432)
Specialist Visit $378 ($216–$593)
Urgent Care Visit $216 ($108–$378)
Emergency Room Visit $2,374 ($863–$5,395)
Dental Cleaning $140 ($81–$216)
Dental Filling $270 ($162–$432)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $49 ($27–$81)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $81 ($54–$129)
Brake Pad Replacement $324 ($162–$540)
Tire Rotation $43 ($22–$81)
New Tires (Set of 4) $647 ($432–$1,079)
Battery Replacement $216 ($108–$378)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $108 ($65–$162)
Electrician (Per Hour) $97 ($54–$151)
HVAC Repair $432 ($162–$863)
HVAC System Install $7,553 ($4,316–$12,948)
Roof Repair $1,079 ($432–$2,158)
Roof Replacement $9,711 ($5,935–$16,185)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,619 ($540–$3,777)
Divorce (Contested) $16,185 ($5,395–$32,370)
DUI Defense $5,395 ($2,158–$10,790)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,619 ($863–$3,237)
Will Preparation $540 ($216–$1,079)
Trust Preparation $2,698 ($1,079–$5,395)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut $59 ($32–$108)
Hair Coloring (Full) $162 ($81–$270)
Manicure $27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure $43 ($27–$70)
Massage (1 Hour) $86 ($54–$140)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.42 ($3.24–$5.93)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.78 ($2.70–$5.40)
Loaf of Bread $4.10 ($2.70–$5.93)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.86 ($3.24–$7.01)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.93 ($4.32–$8.09)
Rice (per lb) $1.08 ($0.65–$1.94)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $151 ($86–$270)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $76 ($32–$162)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $76 ($43–$129)
Internet (Monthly) $76 ($43–$108)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $70 ($32–$108)
Cable TV (Monthly) $92 ($54–$162)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $216 ($81–$540)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,158 ($1,295–$3,777)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $76 ($32–$140)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.63–$27)
Car Registration (Annual) $108 ($32–$270)
Driver's License Renewal $32 ($16–$81)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,295 ($647–$2,698)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,079 ($540–$2,158)
After-School Care (Monthly) $432 ($216–$755)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $54 ($27–$108)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,079 ($432–$2,698)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $13,488 ($5,395–$32,370)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $65 ($32–$108)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $108 ($54–$216)
Dog Grooming $65 ($32–$108)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $43 ($22–$81)
Dog Spay/Neuter $324 ($162–$540)
Cat Spay/Neuter $216 ($108–$432)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,070
Toddler$996
Preschool$866
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$823
Toddler$779
Preschool$758
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Tioga County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 3,769 43 $108,175 3.50
Accommodation & Food Services 1,288 80 $31,794 1.08
Retail Trade 1,132 108 $33,266 0.87
Health Care & Social Assistance 990 74 $47,734 0.53
Wholesale Trade 518 27 $73,856 1.00
Transportation & Warehousing 504 20 $52,900 0.91
Construction 427 83 $62,224 0.62
Other Services 334 85 $39,701 0.85
Finance & Insurance 165 34 $64,986 0.31
Arts & Entertainment 133 22 $43,503 0.60
Information & Technology 97 18 $85,206 0.40
Unclassified 37 54 $37,980 2.03
Utilities 25 3 $78,862 0.50
Real Estate 23 12 $46,137 0.11
Educational Services 18 4 $21,654 0.07

Schools in Spencer

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SPENCER-VAN ETTEN HIGH SCHOOL High 241 25 9.6:1
SPENCER-VAN ETTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle 235 27 8.7:1
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Radio Stations near Spencer

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WVBR FM 93.5 college radio MP3 128 kbps
WVBR alternative MP3 128 kbps
WRFI community radio AAC 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Spencer

3 campgrounds found near Spencer.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Blueberry Patch Campground 4.8/5 $15
Backbone Horse Campground 4.0/5 $15
POTOMAC GROUP CAMPGROUND 4.0/5 1 Free

National Parks Near Spencer

46 national parks and monuments found near Spencer.

ParkTypeFee
Archbald Pothole State Park State Park Free
Bonavista State Park State Park Free
Bowman Lake State Park State Park Free
Buttermilk Falls State Park State Park Free
Canastota Cazenovia State Trailway State Park Free
Cayuga Lake State Park State Park Free
Chenango Valley State Park State Park Free
Chittenango Falls State Park State Park Free
Clark Reservation State Park State Park Free
Colton Point State Park State Park Free
Fillmore Glen State Park State Park Free
Frances Slocum State Park State Park Free
Glens Natural Area State Park Free
Green Lakes State Park State Park Free
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Helen L. McNitt State Park State Park Free
Hills Creek State Park State Park Free
Indian Hills State Golf Course State Park Free
Keuka Lake State Park State Park Free
Lackawanna State Park State Park Free
Leonard Harrison State Park State Park Free
Little Pine State Park State Park Free
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake) State Park Free
Mark Twain State Park State Park Free
Mount Pisgah State Park State Park Free
Newtown Battlefield State Park State Park Free
Nosewicz State Park Free
Old Erie Canal State Park State Park Free
Park State Park Free
Pinnacle State Park State Park Free
Recreation Area State Park Free
Ricketts Glenn State Park State Park Free
Robert H. Treman State Park State Park Free
Salt Springs State Park State Park Free
Sampson State Park State Park Free
Schapiro-Vernon State Park Free
Seneca Lake State Park State Park Free
Steamtown National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Susquehanna State Park State Park Free
Taughannock Falls State Park State Park Free
Two Rivers State Park State Park Free
Upper Pine Bottom State Park State Park Free
Verona Beach State Park State Park Free
Watkins Glen State Park State Park Free
Women's Rights National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Worlds End State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Spencer

183+ trails found near Spencer.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
BACKBONE 6.9 SNOW
INTERLOKEN 5.1 SNOW
INTERLOKEN 4.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
INTERLOKEN 4.0 SNOW
INTERLOKEN 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
INTERLOKEN 2.3 SNOW
INTERLOKEN 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
INTERLOKEN 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 1.7 SNOW
POTOMAC PONDS 1.4 SNOW
BURNT HILL 1.3 SNOW
NO-TAN-TAKTO 1.1 SNOW
BURNT HILL 1.1 SNOW
NO-TAN-TAKTO 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC 0.9 SNOW
BACKBONE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.8 SNOW
BACKBONE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOUTH SLOPE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOUTH SLOPE 0.7 SNOW
FINGER LAKES 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.4 SNOW
BACKBONE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FOSSENVUE 0.4 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GORGE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GORGE PONDS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HORSE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE LOOP 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC CONNECTOR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
INTERLOKEN 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC INTERPRETIVE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GORGE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC - FOSTER POND 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.1 SNOW
GORGE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE LOOP 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HORSE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC CAMPGROUD CUTOFF 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS ACCESS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GORGE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GORGE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC INTERPRETIVE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GORGE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BALLARD POND 0.1 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FOSSENVUE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOUTH SLOPE 0.0 SNOW
RAVINE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS ACCESS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC CAMPGROUND ACCESS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
INTERLOKEN 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HORSE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HORSE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GORGE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BALLARD POND 0.0 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BACKBONE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GORGE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GORGE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RAVINE LOOP 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
POTOMAC PONDS 0.0 SNOW
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BURNT HILL 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FINGER LAKES 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes

Museums in Spencer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CORNELL COSTUME AND TEXTILE COLLECTIONHISTORY MUSEUM6072544636$3,372,319,847
CORNELL PLANTATIONSHISTORIC PRESERVATION6072552400$3,372,319,847
F.R. NEWMAN ARBORETUMARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER6072552400$3,372,319,847
HERBERT F. JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM6072556464$3,372,319,847
L. H. BAILEY HORTORIUMGENERAL MUSEUM6072544636$3,372,319,847
HANDWERKER GALLERYART MUSEUM6072743018$330,969,510
SCIENCENTER DISCOVERY MUSEUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM6072720600$2,325,311
CCAT OBSERVATORYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM$1,897,425
HISTORY CENTER IN TOMPKINS COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6072738284$341,237
HISTORIC ITHACAHISTORIC PRESERVATION212 CENTER STREET ITHACA6072736633$244,634
ITHACA CHILDREN'S GARDENARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER6072722292$137,917
SAYRE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION103 NORTH LEHIGH AVENUE5708828221$30,337
ALBERT R. MANN LIBRARYGENERAL MUSEUM
ANTIQUE WIRELESS ASSOCIATIONHISTORY MUSEUM6925 NEW YORK 55852575119
CANDOR HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6076597357
CHEMUNG VALLEY FARMERS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
ERIE LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8143642135
ITHACA AVATION HERITAGEGENERAL MUSEUM
ITHACA CLOCK MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM6072775129
JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM114 CENTRAL AVE6072556464
JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART NORTHART MUSEUM114 CENTRAL AVENUE6072556464
NEW YORK STATE EAGLES MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
NEWFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6075647778
SPENCER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
TIOGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6076872460$-2,454

Libraries in Spencer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY101 E GREEN STREET0.0399,147
COBURN FREE LIBRARY275 MAIN STREET0.030,875
WAVERLY FREE LIBRARY18 ELIZABETH STREET0.030,387
SAYRE PUBLIC LIBRARY122 SOUTH ELMER AVE0.017,000
NEWFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY198 MAIN STREET0.014,602
SPENCER LIBRARY41 NORTH MAIN STREET0.09,776
GEORGE P. & SUSAN PLATT CADY LIBRARY42 RIVER STREET0.06,302
CANDOR FREE LIBRARY2 BANK STREET0.03,955

Farmers Markets in Spencer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caroline Farmers Market522 Valley Road05/03/2014 to 10/25/2014Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
East Hill Plaza Farmers' Market380 Pine Tree Road06/01/2016 to 10/26/2016Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;YesVisit
Ithaca Farmers Market - DeWitt ParkDeWitt Park04/01/2012 to 09/31/2012YesVisit
Ithaca Farmers Market - Steamboat LandingSteamboat Landing, 545 Third St. off Rt 13, Ithaca04/01/2012 to 12/31/2012YesVisit
Owego Marketplace Farmers' Market200 Front St06/18/2015 to 09/24/2015Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Waverly Farmers' MarketMini park, Broad St and Waverly St06/21/2016 to 09/27/2016Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Yes

Hotels in Spencer

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Log Country Inn B&B of Ithaca

Restaurants in Spencer

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parkview Pizzeria

Gas Stations in Spencer

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunoco

Banks in Spencer

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tioga State Bank

Golf Courses in Spencer

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hollybrook Country Club

Breweries in Spencer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bandwagon Brew PubBrewers114 N Cayuga St6073190699Visit
Dandy Mini MartsBreweries & Brew Pubs, Convenience Stores, Bar & Grill Restaurants4 Gee St6075894141Visit
Finger Lakes Maple ProductsBeverage Manufacturers, Breweries, Flavoring Extract Manufacturers7 Knoll Tree Rd6072779557
Ithaca Beer Co. TaproomBrewery122 Ithaca Beer Dr6072730766Visit
Moonshadow TavernRestaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar and Nightclub, Night Clubs, Bar & Grills, Taverns, Bar & Gri114 E State St6073190342Visit
Old 76 ClubBars, Cocktail Lounges, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, Taverns, Bar & Grill Res470 76 Rd3155396344, 6075396344
Valley HouseCocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Sayre, Bars & Pubs, Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Ve112 W Lockhart St5708884545Visit

Cell Towers in Spencer

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Candor Site ROUTE 96 BTOWER65
Strops RoadTOWER61
2 MILES NWTOWER61
100 FT. W OF GLENWOOD ROADTOWER60
100 FT. W OF GLENWOOD ROADTOWER60
(Spencer) 54 Dodge RoadLTOWER59
Ithaca South Cell Site URFEE HILL ROADTOWER59
292 Durfee Hill RoadGTOWER58
40 MOREY HILL RDTOWER56
110 C BABCOCK RD (2698)LTOWER55
850 RICE ROADMTOWER49
(NICHOLS) 161 HORTON ROADGTOWER49

Fire Stations in Spencer

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Spencer Fire Department Inc.41 N Main STVolunteer607-589-6168

Power Plants Near Spencer

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
PASTO SOLARSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-76.5OP

Bridges in Spencer

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1941884,116F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete2015623,634G
CulvertSteel1968373,398G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1989402,263G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19891042,263F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1934442,263F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1940571,198G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1961421,198F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1961971,198F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete201253904F
CulvertConcrete201522828G
Truss (Thru)Steel190458337F
SlabWood or Timber193128246G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete201240246G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196372234F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198437222F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197326222F
CulvertSteel197528222F
CulvertAluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron202034196G
SlabWood or Timber197964182G
FrameConcrete201540121G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel18974481P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20165256G
CulvertSteel19723547P

Airports Near Spencer

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elmira Corning Regional AirportELMMedium Airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link fieldBGMMedium Airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional AirportITHMedium Airport
Airy-Acres AirportSmall Airport
AKM AirfieldSmall Airport
Bradford County AirportSmall Airport
Canaan FieldSmall Airport
Carrar Farm AirportSmall Airport
Cash Creek AirportSmall Airport
Chambers AirportSmall Airport
Chenango Bridge AirportSmall Airport
Cochran AirportSmall Airport
Corning Painted Post AirportSmall Airport
Cortland County Chase FieldCTXSmall Airport
Culver AirfieldSmall Airport
Deer Run Air FieldSmall Airport
Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler AirportSmall Airport
Dwight's Delight AirportSmall Airport
Eagle Ridge AirportSmall Airport
Finger Lakes Regional AirportSmall Airport
Giffin AirportSmall Airport
Grammar AirportSmall Airport
Greene AirportSmall Airport
Greenlawn Farm AirportSmall Airport
Grund FieldSmall Airport
Harris Hill GliderportSmall Airport
Henion Private Field AirportSmall Airport
Hi Line Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Hopewell AirparkSmall Airport
Hopewell AirparkSmall Airport
J P Reilly AirportSmall Airport
Kayutah Lake/James & Helene D Allen Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Kirkwood AirparkSmall Airport
Kohn AirportSmall Airport
Lars/Private AirportSmall Airport
Loucks AirportSmall Airport
Luke AirportSmall Airport
Mariwill AirportSmall Airport
Match Mate AirportSmall Airport
Matejka FieldSmall Airport
Midlakes AirportSmall Airport
Morin AirportSmall Airport
Murphy FieldSmall Airport
Neno AirportSmall Airport
Nort's Resort AirportSmall Airport
Old Port Royal AirportSmall Airport
Omni AirparkSmall Airport
Ovid AirportSmall Airport
Owasco AirportSmall Airport
Penn Yan AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Spencer

4 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Athens Police
Cornell Police117 Statler Drive
Ithaca Police Department120 East Clinton Street
Sayre Borough Police Dept

Grocery Stores in Spencer

3 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Crosby's 40102Convenience Store8 W Tioga St
Dollar General 6172Other91 W Tioga St
Spencer Shur Fine Food MartOther15 N Main St

Post Offices in Spencer

0 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress

Treatment Centers in Spencer

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
REACH Project Inc - OutpatientSubstance Abuse607-273-7000 x2
Robert Packer Hospital - Behavioral Sciences CenterMental Health570-888-6666 x4092
Tioga County Dept of Mental Hygiene - Waverly Mental Health ClinicMental Health607-565-9594

Churches & Religious Organizations in Spencer

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
HALSEY VALLEY VICTORY HOUSE MINISTRIES INC387 HAMILTON VALLEY RD
ITHACA ZEN CENTER56 LIEB RD
NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH721 ITHACA RD
SPENCER FEDERATED CHURCHPO BOX 321

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spencer

What is the population of Spencer?

Spencer has a population of 848 residents and is located in New York. The population density is 815 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.8% female and 47.2% male.

Is Spencer expensive to live in?

Spencer is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107.9 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $50,682, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $139,200 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Spencer safe?

Spencer is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 278 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,347 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Spencer receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Spencer?

Spencer has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.

How is the job market in Spencer?

Spencer has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,292. There are 890 business establishments in the area, including 78 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 9.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Spencer?

The median home value in Spencer is $139,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,922. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,034. Fair market rent is $1,315 for a 1-bedroom and $1,579 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 62.6%. The average annual property tax is $6,725.

How are the schools in Spencer?

Schools in Spencer score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 25.2% of adults in Spencer hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Spencer?

The obesity rate in Spencer is 32.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.8% of adults are smokers. 26.9% are physically inactive. 23.5% of residents report depression. 6.9% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 64.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,691.

What is transportation like in Spencer?

The average commute in Spencer is 26 minutes. 80.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Spencer?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer is 97.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American. 98.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.7% of the population are military veterans. 15.5% of residents have a disability. 95.8% have health insurance coverage.

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