Oneonta

Oneonta is a city in southern Otsego County, New York, United States. It is one of the northernmost cities of the Appalachian Region. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Oneonta had a population of 13,079. The word "oneonta" is of undetermined origin, but it is popularly believed to mean "place of open rocks" in the Mohawk language. The city was once home to the largest locomotive roundhouse in the world. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. In February of 1991 Mayor David Brenner and Mayor Danny Hicks of OneontA, Alabama officially recognized their cities as sister cities. The first hamlet developed around 1800 and was later known as "Milfordville" In 1830, the Town of oneonta was formed from parts of two other Towns in the county. In 1848, it was incorporated as a village within the Town. In the mid-19th century, the Delaware and Hudson Railroad reached Oneont a, stimulating development as a railroad center and attracting new industries. Because of its location, Oneonte does not serve as a prime industrial city. The Susquehanna River flows westward past the south part of the city. New York State Route 7, New Yorkers State Route 23 and New York state Route 28 pass through the city, as does Interstate 88. The Fairchild Mansion was formerly the home of George Winthrop Fairchild and Thomas Watson, founders of IBM.

History

Oneonta was once home to the largest locomotive roundhouse in the world. The Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy are believed to have emerged and gained dominance prior to the 15th century. The first hamlet developed around 1800 and was later known as "Milfordville" In 1830, the Town of Oneonta. was formed from parts of two other Towns in the county. The village incorporated as a city in 1908. In February of 1991 Mayor David Brenner and Mayor Danny Hicks officially recognized their cities as sister cities at a centennial celebration for oneonta, Alabama. The town is located in the northern part of New York State, near the Hudson and eastern Mohawk valleys. It is located on the eastern edge of the Susquehanna Valley, which is the source of the Otego Creek. It was once the site of the world's largest roundhouse, which was built in 1832. In 1848, the Delaware and Hudson Railroad reached the town, stimulating development as a railroad center and attracting new industries. In the mid-19th century, the town was home to one of the largest coal-fired power stations in the United States. It has been home to a number of museums, including the Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of American History, and the New York and New York City Museum of Science and Industry. It also hosted the World Series of Baseball in the early 1900s. The World Series was held in New York in 1916 and 1916.

Geography

Oneonta is located at 42°2721N 75°344W (42.456003, -75.062302).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.3 km²), all land. The city lies between Binghamton and Albany. The Susquehanna River flows westward past the south part of the city. New York State Route 7, New York. State Route 23 and New York state Route 28 pass through the city, as does Interstate 88, which follows the course of the SusqueHanna River past Oneonta. It is the only city in New York that has a city airport. The airport is located on the New York City-Albany border. It has a population of about 2,000. It was the site of a World War II-era air base, which is now a part of New York's Catskills National Park. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a base station in the city that was built in the 1930s. The town has a post office that opened in the 1950s. It closed in the 1970s. In the 1990s, the town was the location of a New York-New York City rail station. It also has a small airport that was once the hub of a rail line that connected New York with Albany. It now serves as a regional hub for New York and New Jersey. It's the only town in the state to have an airport.

Architecture

The architecture of Oneonta consists of a variety of Victorian and 20th-century commercial and domestic styles, including low-rise commercial buildings. There are several historic buildings that were originally homes of prominent people. Nader Towers is the tallest building in the city, standing nine stories high. The Fairchild Mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and was formerly the home of George Winthrop Fairchild, one of the original partners with Thomas Watson. Also, George I. Wilber House is a historic home built in two phases, 1875 and about 1890. It is a three-story, round corner tower, cross gabled roof, and a large, very decorative wrap-around porch with a porte-cochere. In 1997 it became home to the Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts (now the Community Arts Network of oneonta). It was listed on the national register in 2000 and is operated as a senior citizens' housing facility. Also listed are: Bresee Hall, Chapin Memorial Church, Ford Block, Fortin Site, Municipal Building, OneontA Armory, Stonehouse Farm, and Old Post Office. The city does not serve as a prime industrial city because of its location, because of which it has very few industrial complexes. It also has a number of historic districts, including the Downtown Historic District and Walnut Street Historic District. The tallest building is Nader towers, which is owned by the City of Oneonte Housing Authority.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 13,292 people, 4,253 households, and 1,913 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,032.6 people per square mile (1,171.7/km²). There were 4,574 housing units at an average density of 403.2 persons/ km² (1, 043.6 persons/sq mi) The racial makeup of the city was 89.81% White, 4.87% Black, 0.21% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0,09% Pacific Islander, and 0.69% from two or more races. The city's population was spread out, with 13.6% under the age of 18, 43.1% from 18 to 24, 17.6%) from 25 to 44, 13.8% from 45 to 64, and 11. 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household in theCity was $24,671, and the median income. for a family was $40,833. 30.3% of the population and 13.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 20.8%. are under the Age of 18 and 12.6%. are 65 or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was2.87.

Education

SUNY Oneonta began as a normal school and a teacher's college in 1889. Hartwick College moved into the city in 1928. OCSD enrolls students from the communities of the City, Town, and Laurens. The city has one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools. A fourth elementary school, Center Street School, was closed in June 2012 due to declining enrollment and decreased funding from New York State. It was the last elementary school to be closed in the city's history. The City has a total enrollment of about 900 students. The high school has an enrollment of 650 students, the middle school has 300 students, and the elementary school has about 300 students. It is the only city in New York that has a high school in the state of New York. It also has a middle school and an elementary school that have a totalrollment of 900. The town of Laurens has about 1,000 students, while the town of Davenport has about 500. The Town of OneontA has about 2,000 people, and it is the largest town in the town. The population of Milford has about 3,500 people, making it one of the smallest towns in the U.S. It has a population of 1,500. The number of people living in the City has declined over the past few years. The average household income is about $30,000. The percentage of the population that lives in poverty is about 2.5%.

Parks and recreation

Damaschke Field, home of the Oneonta Outlaws of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL), is located in Neawha Park. Neahwa Park and Wilber Park are the city's two major municipal parks. The city also operates two smaller municipal parks in the town. The town has a population of 2,000. It is located on the Ohio Turnpike, which runs through the town's downtown area. It also has a number of smaller roads through the city, which are used for public transportation. It has a lake, which is used as a reservoir for local sports events. The community also has two large municipal parks, which were built in the 1950s. The City of OneontA has a history of being involved in sports, particularly baseball. The Outlaws are a member of the PGCBL and play in the Perfect game Collegiate baseball league. They also have a minor league baseball team, the O-Outlaws, which plays in the Nippon Professional Baseball Association (NPBA) The town also has several smaller parks, including Wilber and Neahwas Park. It was founded in the early 1900s by the city council. The first municipal park was built in 1855. The current park is called Neahwah Park, which was dedicated to the memory of its founder, William Neahway. It dates back to the 18th century and is located near the city center. The O-outlaws play their home games in Neahwha Park.

Infrastructure

Interstate 88 goes through the outskirts of the city. Until January 24, 1963 the Delaware & Hudson Railway ran a Binghamton-Albany passenger train through the town. New York State Route 7 and New York. State Route 23 pass through the center of the town and the town is served by two major highways. The town is home to the New York City Marathon, which takes place every year in October. The city is also the site of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, which took place in October 2011 and has a capacity of 1,000,000. The U.N. World Cup also takes place in the town, which has a population of around 100,000-plus. It is also home to a number of international airports, including LaGuardia Airport and Newark International Airport, as well as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The New York River runs through the city, and the city is crossed by several major roads, including New York State Routes 7, 23, and Interstate 88. It also has a small airport, the Port of New York, which was built in the 1930s and is located in the city's eastern part. The Port of New Hudson was once a hub for the Delaware and Hudson Railway, which ran a passenger train from New York to Albany. It was closed in the 1960s and was replaced by the Port of New Holland and New York in the 1970s.

Centennial

In 2008, the city of Oneonta celebrated its Centennial with monthly events throughout the year beginning with the New Year's Eve parade. The city's Centennial was marked with a series of events that included a parade, a celebration of the city's history, and a parade through the downtown area. The centennial was celebrated with a parade and celebration that included several events that were held throughout the city. The events were held to celebrate the centennial of the town's founding in 1805. The parade was held on New Year’s Eve 2008 and continued through the end of the year in various locations in the city, as well as in the surrounding counties.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Oneonta, Otsego County, New York = 87. 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 100. 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 87. 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 Oneonta = 3.3 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 1,379 individuals with a median age of 24.2 age the population grows by 3.67% in Oneonta, Otsego County, New York population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,999.08 residents per square mile of area (1,157.88/km²). There are average 2.14 people per household in the 4,225 households with an average household income of $29,347 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.90% of the available work force and has dropped -2.45% 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 28.20%. The number of physicians in Oneonta per 100,000 population = 398.1.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Oneonta = 40.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 77.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 156. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 160. 80 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 11.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 56, 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 Oneonta, Otsego County, New York which are owned by the occupant = 39.18%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 46.9 years with median home cost = $136,120 and home appreciation of -3.12%. 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 $21.05 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 $8,905 per student. There are 12.3 students for each teacher in the school, 350 students for each Librarian and 191 students for each Counselor. 6.69% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 17.50% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 15.27% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).