Wells (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Wells, New York
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 Wells, New York
Location in New York
Wells, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Hamilton |
| Town | Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.35 sq mi (21.61 km2) |
| • Land | 7.72 sq mi (20.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.62 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,003.3 ft (305.8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 531 |
| • Density | 68.77/sq mi (26.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12190
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-79048 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628190 |
Wells is a small community in New York State. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. Wells is located in Hamilton County. It is also part of the beautiful Adirondack Park.
About Wells, New York
Wells is a lovely place in the southern part of the town of Wells. It is in the southeastern part of Hamilton County. The community is built around Lake Algonquin. This lake is fed by the Sacandaga River.
Where is Wells Located?
The community stretches south to the West Branch of the Sacandaga River. New York State Route 30 goes right through the middle of Wells. This road leads north about 13 miles (21 km) to Speculator. It also goes south about 15 miles (24 km) to Northville.
How Many People Live in Wells?
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| 2020 | 531 | — | |
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Every ten years, the United States government counts how many people live in different places. This is called a census. The most recent count for Wells was in 2020. In that year, 531 people lived in Wells.
