HailesboroNY
With 583 residents, this town was settled in 1858.
Is Hailesboro a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Hailesboro, above both the New York town median (9.5%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Hailesboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
583 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hailesboro: who provides what
Hailesboro is unincorporated, so St. Lawrence County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hailesboro.
Hailesboro has 0.7 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
For most workers, Hailesboro is a place to come home to: only 3% work in town. Jobs locally fell by 259 from 2013 to 2023, to 123. Its middle household income comes in at $64,000. The top destinations are Canton (16%), Fowler (10%) and Gouverneur (10%).
| Hailesboro | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hailesboro has snowy winters and pleasant summers
For Hailesboro, the typical July afternoon high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hailesboro stands out in New York and nationally: a larger share of its adults have obesity
Of the 756 New York towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Hailesboro. 15% of Hailesboro adults have diabetes.
| Hailesboro | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 85% | 81% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Hailesboro | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.8% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Hailesboro, mostly inland flooding
77% of Hailesboro’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 13%. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The median home in Hailesboro sells for about $172K
In Hailesboro, the typical rent is $875 a month. Among households locally, 70% own their home.
| Hailesboro | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $875 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Hailesboro
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hailesboro; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Hailesboro residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
97% of working residents leave Hailesboro for work
Where Hailesboro’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hailesboro
Hamlet in New York, United States
Hailesboro is a hamlet and census-designated place in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States located in the town of Fowler. As of the 2020 census, Hailesboro had a population of 544. Hailesboro has a post office with ZIP code 13645. New York State Route 58 and New York State Route 812 pass through the community.
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- Area
- 4.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 492 ft
- ZIP code
- 13645
Questions about Hailesboro
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hailesboro, NY a good place to live?
Hailesboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.