Worth. (Township), 1864
Worth’s story
224 years in pictures
Census counts: 326 in 1850, a peak of 2,895 in 1900, 231 in 2010. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1864 and 4 maps from 1895 on.
- 1802Worth is settled
WorthNY
Population
196
2025 Census estimate · −3% since 2020
Median home value
$167K
Census ACS
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
36.9
years
Jobs based here
13
A commuter town
Is Worth a good place to live?
Worth’s July high is 76°F, against 81°F in New York’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. 28% of the land in Worth is conserved, against 5.2% in New York’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Tug Hill State Forest, 4,472 acres with 2.5 miles of trail. Worth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Worth stand out
Where Worth beats most towns.
Small town
196 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
PinckneyLorraineRedfieldMontagueWorth
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Worth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Worth, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Worth’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJefferson County Board of ElectionsJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP codes13659, 1368213659 92% · 13682 8%Census 2020
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 Worth.
28.3%conserved
28.3%
conserved · 7,802 of 27,559 acres
14 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tug Hill State Forest | 2.5 mi | 4,472 |
| 2. Littlejohn Wildlife Management Area | 1.2 mi | 1,512 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Worth’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Worth for work: only 0% work in town. 15% of Worth residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Watertown (29%), Ellisburg (12%) and Watertown (12%).
0%work in town
| Worth | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Worth0%
Watertown29%
Ellisburg12%
Watertown12%
Adams6%
14 mi
median commute distance
13
jobs based in Worth
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Worth, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Compared with most of New York and the rest of the country, a typical January night in Worth is colder
Worth’s January low is 8°F. Worth has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain.
228″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–29°
Spring30–51°
Summer54–75°
Fall37–56°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Worth is
Worth beats the New York average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 19% of adults binge drink in Worth.
| Worth | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 36% |
32 measures vs. New York
7 better18 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Worth | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.9% | 17.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6% |
Samaritan Medical Center
15.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Worth
18pages on Worth
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Worth; the nearest are
Jefferson Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Watertown17.8 mi$6,264 in-state tuitionState University of New York at OswegoUniversity or college · Public · Oswego40.2 mi$8,825 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Worth residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Worth for work
Where Worth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13jobs based in Worth
0%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Worth
Town in New York, United States
Worth is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 231 at the 2010 census. The town is named after William Worth, a commander of troops during the Battle of Sackett's Harbor. The town of Worth is located in the southeastern corner of the county and is south of Watertown.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 43 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,519 ft
- Area code
- 315
Questions about Worth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Worth, NY a good place to live?
Worth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.