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Pine Plains

Pine Plains, New York

  •   State: 
    New York
      County: 
    Dutchess County
      City: 
    Pine Plains
      County all: 
    Dutchess | Columbia
      County FIPS: 
    36027 | 36021
      Coordinates: 
    41°58′N 73°39′W
      Area total: 
    31.17 sq mi (80.74 km²)
      Area land: 
    30.59 sq mi (79.21 km²)
      Area water: 
    0.59 sq mi (1.52 km²)
      Elevation: 
    474 ft (144 m)
  •   Latitude: 
    41,9867
      Longitude: 
    -73,6551
      Dman name cbsa: 
    Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY
      Timezone: 
    Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5:00; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC-4:00
      ZIP codes: 
    12567
      GMAP: 

    Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York, United States

  •   Population: 
    3,042
      Population density: 
    79.19 residents per square mile of area
      Household income: 
    $56,082
      Households: 
    556
      Unemployment rate: 
    7.90%
  •   Sales taxes: 
    8.13%
      Income taxes: 
    6.85%

Pine Plains is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The name is derived from the geographic character of the region. The town was part of the Little Nine Partners Patent of 1706. It was first settled around 1740 by Moravian missionaries to the native Mahican village of Shekomeko. In the 1880s the town served as the winter-home for P.T. Barnum's animals. Stissing Mountain, the town's highest point at 1,403 feet (428 m), is immediately to the west. It is formed of Precambrian gneiss that remains after numerous cycles of glaciation have scoured and reformed the surrounding terrain. In 2000, there were 2,569 people, 988 households, and 700 families residing in the town. In 2010, the population was 2,472, with 1,161 housing units at an average density of 37.6 per square mile (14.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.26% white, 90% black or African American.66% Native American, 66%. Asian, 47% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. It currently belongs to the Durst Organization, which is planning a housing community. It has a total area of 31.2 square miles (80.7 km²), of which 30.6 sq miles (79.2 km²) is land, and 0.58 sq mile (1.5km²), or 1.89%, is water.

History

The town was first settled around 1740 by Moravian missionaries to the native Mahican village of Shekomeko. The town of Pine Plains was formed from the town of North East in 1823. In the 1880s the town served as the winter-home for P.T. Barnum's animals. In 1916, New York banker Oakleigh Thorne and several business partners purchased large land parcels and began breeding Angus cattle still in the name of Briarcliff Farm. The farm was broken up into several smaller farms in the late 1940s, and most lasted until the early 1980s, closing due to property taxes and poor economic conditions. Berkshire Stud purchased 550 acres (0.9 sq mi) there, starting in 1983, and opened a stud farm in the town in 1988. The first town to be annexed by the U.S. state of New York was Pine Plains in 1824. The U.N. World Heritage Site is in Pine Plains, New Jersey, and was established in 1825. The site was the site of the first recorded European settlement of the town, in 1740. It is now home to the American Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of American History and Science, which is located in New York City. It was also the home of the American Civil War Battle of the Bulge, which took place in 1854. The US Army Corps of Engineers built the Pine Plains Dam in 1855. The dam is still in use today.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.2 square miles (80.7 km²), of which 30.6square miles (79.2 km²) is land. The northern town line is the border of Columbia County. Three small lakes lie west of Pine Plains hamlet: Stissing Lake which is excellent for swimming, Thompson Pond which is dedicated to conservation for wildlife, and Twin Island Lake, known locally as "Mud Pond" The town's highest point at 1,403 feet (428 m) is immediately to the west. It is formed of Precambrian gneiss that remains after numerous cycles of glaciation have scoured and reformed the surrounding terrain. The mountain itself is a permanent exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History, showcasing its unique formation and flora/fauna of the area. The town is located on the New Hampshire Turnpike, which connects to New Hampshire by a series of switchbacks. The turnpike is one of the busiest roads in the United States, reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) in some areas. The New Hampshire Toll Road, which runs through the town, connects the town to the rest of the state. It was built in the 19th century as a way to connect the town with New Hampshire, which was then part of the Great Lakes region. In the early 20th century, it was also used as a route between New Hampshire and New York.

Land use

Pine Plains is the location of a two-thousand-acre farm assembled by ice cream parlor chain entrepreneur Tom Carvel. It currently belongs to the Durst Organization, which is planning a housing community. The town recently enacted its first zoning ordinance after protracted review, discussion and community input. It is expected to be in place by the end of the year.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,569 people, 988 households, and 700 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 96.26% white, 90% black or African American, 66% Native American.47% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03. The median income for a household was $43,125, and the median family income was $46,900. About 5.7% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 2.3% ofThose age 65 or over. The town is located on the U.S.-Mexico border and was once part of the state of Texas. It is now part of New Mexico and is located in the New Mexico Desert. It has a population of 2,500, with 1,161 people living in its 1,160 housing units. It was once the site of the largest coal mining operation in the United States, but has since been abandoned. It also was the location of one of the last remaining coal-fired power plants in the state, which was shut down in the 1970s and 1980s. In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2%. from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.9%. from 65 years of age or older.

Communities and locations

Pachin Mills is a hamlet in the northern part of the town, near the Columbia County border. The hamlet of Pine Plains is located in the center of the the town. Pulver's Corners is a location in the northeastern section of theTown of Bethel. The town of Mount Ross is in the northwestern corner of the Town ofBethel. It is located at the intersection of Columbia and Pachin Counties. It has a population of about 2,000 people. It was once known as "Bethel-on-the-Lake" and is now known as Bethel-On-The-Lake. The name Bethel is an acronym for Bethel Township. The word Bethel was used to refer to the town's southernmost point. It means 'Bethel' in English and 'Helen' in German. It also means 'helen' or 'helper' in French. It's also known as 'Pine Plains' in the English language and 'Pulver's Corner' in Spanish. It used to be called 'Pleasant Plains' before the name was changed to 'Pines Plains' It is now called Pine Plains in the Spanish language. It refers to a village in Pine Plains, New Hampshire, which is part of Columbia County, New Jersey. It once was known as the town of Plains, but has since become known as Pine Plains. It now has a number of hamlets, including the hamlets of 'Pelmertown' and 'Hammertown'.

Points of interest

Graham-Brush Log House, Thompson Pond Preserve, Evergreen Cemetery, The Pines, Stissing Mountain, and Thompson Pond are points of interest in the town. The town is located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is located on the New Hampshire Turnpike, which connects to New Hampshire's main highway, Interstate 70. The community is located near the town of Thompson Pond, which is in the Pines National Recreation Area. It also has its own cemetery, the Thompson Pond Cemetery, and its own state park, the Evergreen National Park. The village's population is estimated to be around 2,000. It has a population of 4,000 people, with the majority of its residents living in or near the towns of Thompson, Graham, and Pines. The population of the town is about 1,500 people, according to the town's 2010 population estimate. The area is home to a number of historic sites, including the Graham-Brushed Log House and the Thompson pond Preserve. It was also the site of the first public school in the United States, which was built in 1858. It's also the location of the Pinedale Historic District, which dates back to the 17th century. The city's name is derived from the word "pinedale," which means "pines" or "pine" in English. The name of the village's main street, Pines Road, is also known as "The Pines" and "Pines".

Government and emergency services

Pine Plains operates under a council-manager form of government. The town board is the legislative body consisting of the town supervisor and four council members. The Pine Plains Rescue Squad operates two basic life support ambulances and responds to medical emergencies in the district. Northern Dutchess Paramedics is the paramedic provider for the town and are headquartered in Rhinebeck, NY. The local town of Pine Plains police force is a part-time force, providing coverage roughly half of the week, at different times. The department includes three patrol cars and seven officers as of 2019 with hopes of continued expansion. When someone calls 911, the call is routed to the DutChess 911 center in Hyde Park and then police are polled for, and the closest unit responds. Pine Plains has one small medical facility in the form of a Veteran's Affairs clinic. It lies within a short distance from four medical centers. The council functions to set policy, approve the annual budget, appoint the town Supervisor and town clerk, and enact local laws, resolutions & ordinances. It is the only town in Columbia County, New York with a population of less than 10,000. It has one fire station, located at the corner of Lake Rd and South Main St, with a department ID number of "55" Firefighters in Pine Plains get alerted via paging through the DUTchess County Department Of Emergency Response, as well as text notifications to phones. The fire department is 100% volunteer.

Transportation

Wassaic is a station on Metro-North Railroad's Harlem Line. It is located 13 miles south of Pine Plains. The station is located on the New Jersey Turnpike. It was built in the 1880s as part of the New York City and New Jersey Railroad system. It opened in 1883 and was named after Wassaic, New Jersey. It closed in the 1970s and was replaced by a new station on the Harlem Line in 1986. It reopened in the 1990s as a Metro-Northeast Railroad station in the early 2000s. It remains open to this day. It has been closed since the late 1990s, but reopened again in the mid-2000s.

Culture

Stissing Lake was the site of the Stissed Lake camps from 1920 into the 1970s. Jerry Herman, son of the owners, honed his musical skills during the 1940s. Pine Plains was the original home of Tri-Arts, located in the Carvel Theatre. Berkshire Stud farm which has had several horses race in the Kentucky Derby, including Audible who was foaled here in 2015. The former Briarcliff farms location is also home to the current Mashomack Polo club which has been home to many cup events throughout its history. In 1975 after the original foundation ran out of money, it was reconfigured into a number of different shops. Slated to be completed by 2020, the space will serve as a new performing arts center and theatre. In addition to several cattle farms, Pine Plains is also the home of many horse farms. The town is home to several horse farms, including Berkshires, which have had horses race at the Derby, as well as Audible, a foal foaled in 2015 who was born at the farm in Pine Plains. It is the birthplace of the famous Kentucky Derby horse Audible which was born in 2015 at the Berkshire Stud Farm. It has also been the location of the Kentucky State Fair, and the Kentucky Horse Show, which took place in 2013 and 2014 at the Pine Plains Fairgrounds. It was also the site for the opening of the U.S. Cellular Center, which is now part of the University of Kentucky.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York = 43.5. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 45. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 20. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Pine Plains = 3.6 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 3,042 individuals with a median age of 41.7 age the population grows by 1.63% in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 79.19 residents per square mile of area. There are average 2.58 people per household in the 556 households with an average household income of $56,082 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.90% of the available work force and has dropped -3.46% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 25.18%. The number of physicians in Pine Plains per 100,000 population = 237.3.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Pine Plains = 39.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 47.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 116. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 166. 82 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 13.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 46, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York which are owned by the occupant = 59.69%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 57 years with median home cost = $169,690 and home appreciation of -6.86%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $20.77 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $10,732 per student. There are 15.3 students for each teacher in the school, 427 students for each Librarian and 427 students for each Counselor. 8.46% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 8.66% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 12.39% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).

  • Pine Plains's population in Dutchess County, New York of 1,263 residents in 1900 has increased 2,41-fold to 3,042 residents after 120 years, according to the official 2020 census.

    Approximately 52.58% female residents and 47.42% male residents live in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York.

    As of 2020 in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York are married and the remaining 43.73% are single population.

  • 30.2 minutes is the average time that residents in Pine Plains require for a one-way commute to work. A long commute can have different effects on health. A Gallup poll in the US found that in terms of mental health, long haul commuters are up to 12 percent more likely to experience worry, and ten percent less likely to feel well rested. The Gallup poll also found that of people who commute 61­–90 minutes each day, a whopping one third complained of neck and back pain, compared to less than a quarter of people who only spend ten minutes getting to work.

    69.35% of the working population which commute to work alone in their car, 14.84% of the working population which commutes to work in a carpool, 3.19% of the population that commutes using mass transit, including bus, light rail, subway, and ferry. 3.05% of the population that has their home as their principal place of work.

  • Of the total residential buildings in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York, 59.69% are owner-occupied homes, another 28.03% are rented apartments, and the remaining 12.28% are vacant.

  • The 56.07% of the population in Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York who identify themselves as belonging to a religion are distributed among the following most diverse religions.

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