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1978
Land use plan for town of Cato, 1978
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About Cato
Town in New York, United StatesCato is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. According to the 2020 census, the town had a population of 2,445. The town is named after Cato the Elder, a Roman statesman. The name was assigned by the surveyors of the Military Tract, and is one of many towns and villages bearing a classical name. The town of Cato contains part of a village also named Cato, as well as the entire village of Meridian. Cato is northwest of Syracuse.
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Work & commute in Cato
Full picture →Most working residents leave Cato for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Ira (10%), Syracuse (8%) and DeWitt (8%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Health in Cato
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Cato
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Cato
Full climate →Cato has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 79 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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