Witherbee, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Essex County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
190 Population 194/sq mi density
$41,089 Median Income $13,849 per capita
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,089 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Witherbee, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,089
45% below
$13,849 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Witherbee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Witherbee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Witherbee a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Witherbee residents earn a median household income of $41,089 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,849. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,334 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Education

11.2% of adults in Witherbee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Witherbee has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population190
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,089
Per Capita$13,849
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$118,857
Housing Units145
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,366 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Witherbee was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.