Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Jewett’s median age is 55.5 years, where New York’s towns sit at 43 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. 29% of the land in Jewett is conserved, against 5.2% in New York’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness, 4,613 acres with 5.3 miles of trail. Jewett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Jewett beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,452 in 1850, 879 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2025 and 3 maps from 1901 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jewett, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Jewett.
24 miles of trail in 18 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness | 5.3 mi | 4,613 |
| 2. Colgate Lake Wild Forest | 3.5 mi | 1,479 |
| 3. Rusk Mountain Wild Forest | 1.4 mi | 954 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
People 65 and older are 33% of residents (18% statewide); children under 18 are 8% of residents (21% statewide). Jewett has lost 2.1% of its people since 2020, down to 858 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
40% women, 60% men
About 150 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.8 points). Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women. Among residents 55 to 64, 77% are men (NY 49%).
| Jewett | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.9% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.1% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.5% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.7% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.6% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 23.7% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.2% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.7% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.3% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.2% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.9% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.9% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Jewett for work: only 4% work in town. The median household income in Jewett is $62,000. The top destinations are New York (14%), Hunter (10%) and Windham (10%).
| Jewett | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.1% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 23 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Jewett.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Jewett has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. Jewett’s July high is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
40% of adults have high blood pressure in Jewett. Jewett beats the New York average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Jewett.
| Jewett | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 81% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| What stands out | Jewett | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.6% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.4% | 17.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.5% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jewett. Close and well known come first.
35 mi National Historic SiteHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site102K visitors a year
9 mi WaterfallKaaterskill Falls
3 mi Ski areaHunter Mountain62 runs · 1,532 ft vertical
21 mi MuseumOlana State Historic Site
33 mi National Historic SiteVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site295K visitors a year
17 mi Park & preserveCatskill ParkHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kaaterskill Falls: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hunter Mountain: The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Olana State Historic Site: Netniks, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site: Daderot, Public domain · Catskill Park: The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Jewett; the nearest are
College town 16 of every 100 Jewett residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Where Jewett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in New York, United States
Jewett is a town centrally located in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 879 at the 2020 census. The town is named for Freeborn G. Jewett, justice of the New York Supreme Court.
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Jewett has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
