Putnam County

NY · Pop. 171,943 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Putnam County is a mixed county in NY with a population of approximately 171,943.

$/Acre: $13,007

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 177.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax5.2%

Cost of Living Index123.4

Median Household Income$71,475

Poverty Rate15.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,007

Median Home Price$686K

Acres for Sale419

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall49.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,654 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)301 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K358

Property Crime /100K365

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak