Redfield, New York facts for kids
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Redfield, New York
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Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 93.42 sq mi (241.97 km2) |
| • Land | 89.82 sq mi (232.63 km2) |
| • Water | 3.61 sq mi (9.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 550 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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567 |
| • Density | 6.31/sq mi (2.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13437
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-60873 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979410 |
Redfield is a small town located in Oswego County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 550 people lived there.
The Town of Redfield was created in 1800 from a part of the Town of Mexico. It is found in the northeastern corner of Oswego County. Redfield is famous for getting a lot of snow. This is because it is in a "snowbelt" area, where heavy snow often falls due to a weather event called lake effect. In February 2007, Redfield had an amazing 141 inches (358 cm) of snow in just 10 days! This might be a record for New York State.
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Where is Redfield Located?
Redfield is in the northern part of New York. The town's northern border touches Jefferson County. Its eastern border is next to Lewis County.
The town covers a total area of about 93.4 square miles (241.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 90.1 square miles (233.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers), is water. Redfield sits on the Tug Hill Plateau, which is a high area in northwestern New York.
How Many People Live in Redfield?
The number of people living in Redfield has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
- 1820: 336 people
- 1850: 752 people
- 1900: 911 people
- 1950: 418 people
- 2000: 606 people
- 2010: 550 people
In 2000, there were 607 people living in Redfield. The town had 230 households, and 172 of these were families. The average household had about 2.64 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.
Communities and Places in Redfield
Redfield has a few smaller communities and interesting places:
- Greenboro – This is a small village, called a hamlet, in the northwest part of the town. You can find it on Route 17.
- Noble Shores – Another hamlet located near the western edge of the town. It is north of the Salmon River.
- Redfield – This is the main hamlet of Redfield. It is in the southeastern part of the town, also on Route 17. It is north of the Salmon River.
- Salmon River – This is a river that flows through the town. It gets wider and forms a reservoir near the main Redfield community.
- Salmon River Reservoir – This is a large body of water, a reservoir, that is partly located within the town of Redfield.
The Big Snowstorm of 2007
Redfield is well-known for its heavy snowfalls. In early February 2007, the town experienced an incredible amount of snow. The National Weather Service reported that Redfield received an unofficial total of 141 inches (358 cm) of snow in just 10 days. This amount of snow would be an unofficial state record for New York. It shows how much snow can fall in this part of the state!
See also
In Spanish: Redfield (Nueva York) para niños
