Hannawa FallsNY
A town of 744, settled in 1875.
Is Hannawa Falls a good place to live?
16% of the land in Hannawa Falls is conserved, above both the New York town median (5.2%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Hannawa Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
744 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hannawa Falls: who provides what
Hannawa Falls 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 Hannawa Falls.
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Hannawa Falls than in most of New York or the rest of the country
Hannawa Falls’ typical household income is $98,000, above both New York’s towns ($82,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). The typical journey to work for Hannawa Falls comes to 19 minutes. The top destinations are Potsdam (24%), Canton (22%) and Colton (4%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line in the town.
| Hannawa Falls | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 10% | 8% |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hannawa Falls is older than the New York average
People 65 and older are 30% of residents (18% statewide); children under 18 are 15% of residents (21% statewide). Among adults 25 and older in Hannawa Falls, 45% hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Hannawa Falls’ median age is 46.9 years.
| Hannawa Falls | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 45% | 32% | 29% |
| Median age | 46.9 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.4 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Hannawa Falls | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.7% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.7% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.6% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.7% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 20.3% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 13.3% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.7% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 23.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.3% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 28.5% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Hannawa Falls has snowy winters and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high in Hannawa Falls is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Hannawa Falls, 15.6% of the land is conserved
1.8 miles of trail. For Hannawa Falls, the trail network density is 0.3 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy Hannawa Falls is
In Hannawa Falls, two in five adults have obesity. CDC measures, 32 in all: Hannawa Falls beats New York on 9 and trails on 5. Among adults in the town, 83% had a checkup this year and 18% binge drink.
| Hannawa Falls | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 81% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Hannawa Falls | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 17.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| More adults with obesity | 40.1% | 28.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Hannawa Falls: inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Hannawa Falls, 69% come from inland flooding and 19% from cold waves. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Homes in Hannawa Falls sell for about $379K
For households in Hannawa Falls, the share who live in a home they own is 84%. Hannawa Falls’ median rent stands at $1,037 a month.
| Hannawa Falls | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,037 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Hannawa Falls
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Hannawa Falls
About 7 of every 100 Hannawa Falls residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New York.
99% of working residents leave Hannawa Falls for work
Where Hannawa Falls’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hannawa Falls
Hamlet in New York, United States
Hannawa Falls is a hamlet and census-designated place in the towns of Parishville and Pierrepont in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hannawa Falls had a population of 975. Hannawa Falls has a post office with ZIP code 13647. New York State Route 56 passes through the community. Hannawa Falls is a small hamlet located in the town of Pierrepont in St. Lawrence County, New York State. Nestled between the scenic Adirondack foothills and St. Lawrence Valley, the area is known for its natural beauty, peaceful rural atmosphere, and proximity to the Raquette River, which flows through the hamlet and features picturesque waterfalls and hydroelectric dams. Hannawa.…
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- Area
- 5.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 558 ft
- ZIP code
- 13647
Questions about Hannawa Falls
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hannawa Falls, NY a good place to live?
Hannawa Falls has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.