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'''West Turin''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Lewis County, New York|Lewis County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The [[population]] was 1,524 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]]. The name is derived from its parent town, [[Turin (town), New York|Turin]].
'''West Turin''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Lewis County, New York|Lewis County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The [[population]] was 1,524 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0600000US3604981094&tid=DECENNIALSF12010.P1| title=Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), West Turin town, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| website=data.census.gov| accessdate=May 28, 2020}}</ref> The name is derived from its parent town, [[Turin, New York|Turin]]. West Turin is in the south-central part of the county and is north of [[Rome, New York|Rome]].

The '''Town of West Turin''' is in the south-central part of the county and is north of [[Rome, New York|Rome]].


== History ==
== History ==
The town was first settled around 1796, near [[Constableville]].


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West Turin was formed from part of [[Turin (town), New York|Town of Turin]] in 1830 and was subsequently reduced in size by the formation of newer towns: [[Montague, New York|Montague]] (1850) and [[Osceola, New York|Osceola]] (1844). The Town of West Turin now includes the former "Town of Highmarket," which was disbanded in 1973. Highmarket had been set apart from West Turin in 1852.

The town was first settled ''circa'' 1796, near [[Constableville, New York|Constableville]]. West Turin was formed from part of Turin in 1830 and was subsequently reduced in size by the formation of newer towns: [[Montague, New York|Montague]] (1850) and [[Osceola, New York|Osceola]] (1844). The town of West Turin now includes the former town of Highmarket, which was disbanded in 1973. Highmarket had been set apart from West Turin in 1852.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|102.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|102.2|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.2|sqmi|km2}} (0.18%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|102.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|102.1|sqmi|km2}} are land and {{convert|0.3|sqmi|km2}}, or 0.33%, are water.<ref name="Gazetteer 2019">{{cite web| url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_cousubs_36.txt| title=U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: New York| website=U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division| accessdate=May 28, 2020}}</ref>


The [[Black River (New York)|Black River]] forms the east town line. West Turin is on the [[Tug Hill Plateau]] of northwestern New York.
The [[Black River (New York)|Black River]] forms the eastern town line. West Turin is on the [[Tug Hill Plateau]] of northwestern New York.


[[New York State Route 26]] and [[New York State Route 12D]] are north-south highways. [[New York State Route 12]] is a north-south highway near the Black River.
[[New York State Route 26]] and [[New York State Route 12D]] are north-south highways. [[New York State Route 12]] is a north-south highway near the Black River.


===Climate===
===Climate===
West Turin has a [[Humid continental climate#Warm summer subtype|warm-summer humid continental climate]] (Dfb). Winter is cold and very snowy, with most days not making it to freezing. Snow can fall anytime from October to May and a consistent snowpack is expected from November to April. Due to its elevation, it is one of the coldest, snowiest<ref>{{cite web|url=https://weather.com/safety/winter/news/snowiest-places-most-snow|title=The snowiest place in each state|last=Wiltgen|first=Nick|date=Oct 27, 2016|website=The Weather Channel|publisher=The Weather Channel|access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref>, and wettest places in the state. Summer is warm during the day, but it cools off quickly at night. While West Turin is very wet year round, spring is the driest time of year with 3-5” per month while fall is the wettest time of year with 5-6” per month.
West Turin has a [[Humid continental climate#Warm summer subtype|warm-summer humid continental climate]] (Dfb). Winter is cold and very snowy, with most days not making it to freezing. Snow can fall anytime from October to May, and a consistent snowpack is expected from November to April. Due to its elevation, it is one of the coldest, snowiest,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://weather.com/safety/winter/news/snowiest-places-most-snow|title=The snowiest place in each state|last=Wiltgen|first=Nick|date=October 27, 2016|website=The Weather Channel|publisher=The Weather Channel|access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref> and wettest places in the state. Summer is warm during the day, but it cools off quickly at night. While West Turin is very wet year round, spring is the driest time of year with {{convert|3|to|5|in}} of rain per month, while fall is the wettest time of year with {{convert|5|to|6|in}} per month.


The highest recorded temperature is {{convert|94|°F|0|abbr=on}} on June 28, 2005 and August 10, 2001. The coldest recorded temperature is {{convert|-40|°F|0|abbr=on}} on January 25, 26, and 27 in 2004. The highest minimum temperature is {{convert|69|°F|0|abbr=on}} on July 18, 2005, July 19, 2013, and July 22, 2011. The lowest high on record is {{convert|-15|°F|0|abbr=on}} on January 16, 2004.
The highest recorded temperature was {{convert|94|°F|0|abbr=on}} on June 28, 2005, and August 10, 2001. The coldest recorded temperature was {{convert|-40|°F|0|abbr=on}} on January 25, 26 and 27 in 2004. The highest minimum temperature was {{convert|69|°F|0|abbr=on}} on July 18, 2005, July 19, 2013, and July 22, 2011. The lowest high on record was {{convert|-15|°F|0|abbr=on}} on January 16, 2004.


The low falls below freezing on an average of 190 days per year and it falls below {{convert|0|°F|0|abbr=on}} on 39. The average lowest temp in a year is {{convert|-29|°F|0|abbr=on}}, putting West Turin in hardiness zone 4A. The high stays below freezing on an average of 69 days per year and exceeds {{convert|90|°F|0|abbr=on}} on 1.6 days per year.
The low temperature falls below freezing on an average of 188.5 days per year, and it falls below {{convert|0|°F|0|abbr=on}} on 36.5. The average lowest temperature in a year is {{convert|-29.5|°F|0|abbr=on}}, putting West Turin in [[hardiness zone]] 4A. The high stays below freezing on an average of 81.1 days per year and exceeds {{convert|90|°F|0|abbr=on}} on 0.8 days per year.


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| Jan high F = 24.2

| Feb high F = 27.1
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| Apr high F = 50.6
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| May high F = 64.5
|Mar record high F = 75
| Jun high F = 72.9
|Apr record high F = 84
| Jul high F = 77.5
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|Nov record high F = 69
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| Feb low F = 4.0
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|Apr avg record high F = 73.0
| Jul low F = 51.7
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| Mar record low F = −29

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| Jun record low F = 28
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| Jul record low F = 35
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| Aug record low F = 34
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| Sep record low F = 20
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| Oct record low F = 11
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| Nov record low F = −11
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| Dec record low F = −28
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|Dec mean F = 22.2
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| Apr precipitation inch = 3.83
| May precipitation inch = 4.55
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| Jun precipitation inch = 4.39
|Feb low F = 4.9
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| Jul precipitation inch = 4.56
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|Aug snow days = 0.0
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,674 people, 635 households, and 433 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 16.4 people per square mile (6.3/km²). There were 971 housing units at an average density of 9.5 per square mile (3.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.22% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.18% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.06% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.24% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.30% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.12% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,674 people, 635 households, and 433 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 16.4 people per square mile (6.3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 971 housing units at an average density of 9.5 per square mile (3.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 99.22% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.18% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.06% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.24% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.30% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.12% of the population.


There were 635 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.
There were 635 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.


In the town, the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $35,150, and the median income for a family was $41,618. Males had a median income of $32,065 versus $21,838 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,538. About 13.5% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,150, and the median income for a family was $41,618. Males had a median income of $32,065 versus $21,838 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,538. About 13.5% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.
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== Communities and locations in West Turin ==
== Communities and locations in West Turin ==
*'''Byron Corners''' – A location northwest of Mohawk Hill.
*'''Byron Corners''' – A location northwest of Mohawk Hill.
*'''Collinsville''' &ndash; A hamlet in the northeast part of the town, west of Lyons Falls village on NY-12D. The name is from Homer Collins, an early settler. [[Collinsville Cemetery (Collinsville, New York)|Collinsville Cemetery]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2014.<ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20140516.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=2014-05-16|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/05/14 through 5/09/14|publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>
*'''Collinsville''' &ndash; A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town, west of Lyons Falls village on NY-12D. The name is from Homer Collins, an early settler. [[Collinsville Cemetery (Collinsville, New York)|Collinsville Cemetery]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2014.<ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20140516.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=May 16, 2014|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/05/14 through 5/09/14|publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>
*'''[[Constableville, New York|Constableville]]''' – The Village of Constableville on NY-26 near the southeast town line.
*'''[[Constableville, New York|Constableville]]''' – The village of Constableville is on NY-26 near the southeast town line.
*'''Fish Creek''' – A hamlet west of Mohawk Hill by the southwest town line.
*'''Fish Creek''' – A hamlet west of Mohawk Hill by the southwestern town line.
*'''High Market''' – A location north of Byron Corners.
*'''High Market''' – A location north of Byron Corners.
*'''[[Lyons Falls, New York|Lyons Falls]]''' – Part of the Village of Lyons Falls is at the east town line and the Black River. The falls were formerly called the "High Falls."
*'''[[Lyons Falls, New York|Lyons Falls]]''' – Part of the village of Lyons Falls is at the eastern town line and the Black River. The falls were formerly called the "High Falls".
*'''Michigan Mills''' – A hamlet in the western part of the town.
*'''Michigan Mills''' – A hamlet in the western part of the town.
*'''Mohawk Hill''' – A hamlet in the south part of the town on NY-26.
*'''[[Mohawk Hill, New York|Mohawk Hill]]''' – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on NY-26.
*'''Page''' – A location in the northwest part of the town.
*'''Page''' – A location in the northwestern part of the town.
*'''Potters Corners''' – A location southwest of Collinsville at the junction of Routes NY-12D and NY-26.
*'''Potters Corners''' – A location southwest of Collinsville at the junction of Routes NY-12D and NY-26.


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Latest revision as of 05:04, 20 May 2024

West Turin, New York
Town
West Turin is located in New York
West Turin
West Turin
West Turin is located in the United States
West Turin
West Turin
Coordinates: 43°35′0″N 75°27′49″W / 43.58333°N 75.46361°W / 43.58333; -75.46361
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateNew York
CountyLewis
Area
[1]
 • Total102.40 sq mi (265.21 km2)
 • Land102.05 sq mi (264.32 km2)
 • Water0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
Elevation
1,857 ft (566 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,524
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
1,515
 • Density14.85/sq mi (5.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13325
Area code315
FIPS code36-049-81094
GNIS feature ID979628[3]

West Turin is a town in Lewis County, New York, United States. The population was 1,524 at the 2010 census.[4] The name is derived from its parent town, Turin. West Turin is in the south-central part of the county and is north of Rome.

History

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The town was first settled circa 1796, near Constableville. West Turin was formed from part of Turin in 1830 and was subsequently reduced in size by the formation of newer towns: Montague (1850) and Osceola (1844). The town of West Turin now includes the former town of Highmarket, which was disbanded in 1973. Highmarket had been set apart from West Turin in 1852.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 102.4 square miles (265 km2), of which 102.1 square miles (264 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 0.33%, are water.[5]

The Black River forms the eastern town line. West Turin is on the Tug Hill Plateau of northwestern New York.

New York State Route 26 and New York State Route 12D are north-south highways. New York State Route 12 is a north-south highway near the Black River.

Climate

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West Turin has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb). Winter is cold and very snowy, with most days not making it to freezing. Snow can fall anytime from October to May, and a consistent snowpack is expected from November to April. Due to its elevation, it is one of the coldest, snowiest,[6] and wettest places in the state. Summer is warm during the day, but it cools off quickly at night. While West Turin is very wet year round, spring is the driest time of year with 3 to 5 inches (76 to 127 mm) of rain per month, while fall is the wettest time of year with 5 to 6 inches (130 to 150 mm) per month.

The highest recorded temperature was 94 °F (34 °C) on June 28, 2005, and August 10, 2001. The coldest recorded temperature was −40 °F (−40 °C) on January 25, 26 and 27 in 2004. The highest minimum temperature was 69 °F (21 °C) on July 18, 2005, July 19, 2013, and July 22, 2011. The lowest high on record was −15 °F (−26 °C) on January 16, 2004.

The low temperature falls below freezing on an average of 188.5 days per year, and it falls below 0 °F (−18 °C) on 36.5. The average lowest temperature in a year is −29.5 °F (−34 °C), putting West Turin in hardiness zone 4A. The high stays below freezing on an average of 81.1 days per year and exceeds 90 °F (32 °C) on 0.8 days per year.

Climate data for Highmarket, New York, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2000–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 55
(13) 		63
(17) 		75
(24) 		84
(29) 		90
(32) 		94
(34) 		92
(33) 		94
(34) 		88
(31) 		81
(27) 		69
(21) 		61
(16) 		94
(34)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 47.3
(8.5) 		45.9
(7.7) 		55.5
(13.1) 		73.0
(22.8) 		83.5
(28.6) 		86.1
(30.1) 		88.2
(31.2) 		85.7
(29.8) 		83.4
(28.6) 		72.4
(22.4) 		61.6
(16.4) 		50.1
(10.1) 		89.5
(31.9)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 24.6
(−4.1) 		27.6
(−2.4) 		35.8
(2.1) 		49.4
(9.7) 		64.5
(18.1) 		72.3
(22.4) 		77.7
(25.4) 		75.7
(24.3) 		68.0
(20.0) 		54.4
(12.4) 		41.2
(5.1) 		30.9
(−0.6) 		51.8
(11.0)
Daily mean °F (°C) 14.1
(−9.9) 		16.3
(−8.7) 		24.6
(−4.1) 		38.5
(3.6) 		52.0
(11.1) 		60.5
(15.8) 		65.4
(18.6) 		63.6
(17.6) 		56.4
(13.6) 		44.8
(7.1) 		32.7
(0.4) 		22.2
(−5.4) 		40.9
(5.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 3.6
(−15.8) 		4.9
(−15.1) 		13.4
(−10.3) 		27.6
(−2.4) 		39.5
(4.2) 		48.6
(9.2) 		53.0
(11.7) 		51.5
(10.8) 		44.7
(7.1) 		35.2
(1.8) 		24.2
(−4.3) 		13.4
(−10.3) 		30.0
(−1.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −25.9
(−32.2) 		−20.3
(−29.1) 		−14.5
(−25.8) 		10.9
(−11.7) 		24.7
(−4.1) 		34.6
(1.4) 		41.7
(5.4) 		39.3
(4.1) 		29.9
(−1.2) 		19.6
(−6.9) 		3.5
(−15.8) 		−13.7
(−25.4) 		−29.5
(−34.2)
Record low °F (°C) −40
(−40) 		−36
(−38) 		−29
(−34) 		−5
(−21) 		18
(−8) 		28
(−2) 		35
(2) 		34
(1) 		20
(−7) 		11
(−12) 		−26
(−32) 		−36
(−38) 		−40
(−40)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 5.01
(127) 		3.61
(92) 		3.61
(92) 		4.21
(107) 		4.67
(119) 		4.89
(124) 		4.52
(115) 		4.54
(115) 		5.16
(131) 		6.04
(153) 		5.14
(131) 		5.42
(138) 		56.82
(1,444)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 54.8
(139) 		43.8
(111) 		25.1
(64) 		6.1
(15) 		0.3
(0.76) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		2.6
(6.6) 		19.3
(49) 		51.1
(130) 		203.1
(515.36)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) 26.2
(67) 		29.2
(74) 		26.9
(68) 		11.1
(28) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.6
(4.1) 		9.5
(24) 		21.5
(55) 		34.9
(89)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 20.0 16.4 15.3 14.0 14.5 13.7 13.4 12.3 13.0 16.2 15.5 19.4 183.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 19.0 16.1 12.1 5.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.6 8.4 17.0 79.7
Source 1: NOAA[7]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020)[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18301,534—
18402,04233.1%
18503,79385.7%
18602,410−36.5%
18702,111−12.4%
18802,006−5.0%
18901,803−10.1%
19001,779−1.3%
19101,9419.1%
19201,929−0.6%
19301,886−2.2%
19401,806−4.2%
19501,781−1.4%
19601,9057.0%
19701,713−10.1%
19801,8679.0%
19901,753−6.1%
20001,675−4.4%
20101,524−9.0%
2016 (est.)1,515[2]−0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 1,674 people, 635 households, and 433 families residing in the town. The population density was 16.4 people per square mile (6.3/km2). There were 971 housing units at an average density of 9.5 per square mile (3.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.22% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 635 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,150, and the median income for a family was $41,618. Males had a median income of $32,065 versus $21,838 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,538. About 13.5% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in West Turin

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  • Byron Corners – A location northwest of Mohawk Hill.
  • Collinsville – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town, west of Lyons Falls village on NY-12D. The name is from Homer Collins, an early settler. Collinsville Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.[11]
  • Constableville – The village of Constableville is on NY-26 near the southeast town line.
  • Fish Creek – A hamlet west of Mohawk Hill by the southwestern town line.
  • High Market – A location north of Byron Corners.
  • Lyons Falls – Part of the village of Lyons Falls is at the eastern town line and the Black River. The falls were formerly called the "High Falls".
  • Michigan Mills – A hamlet in the western part of the town.
  • Mohawk Hill – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on NY-26.
  • Page – A location in the northwestern part of the town.
  • Potters Corners – A location southwest of Collinsville at the junction of Routes NY-12D and NY-26.

References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Turin, New York
  4. ^ "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), West Turin town, New York". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: New York". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  6. ^ Wiltgen, Nick (October 27, 2016). "The snowiest place in each state". The Weather Channel. The Weather Channel. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  7. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Highmarket 2W, NY". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Buffalo". National Weather Service. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/05/14 through 5/09/14. National Park Service. May 16, 2014.
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