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Forestport

A town of 1,693 people in Oneida County, New York
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Map of Forestport: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land23%11,579 of 50,177 acres
Trails8.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves76,839 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Forestport

Town in New York, United States
1,477Population
78.9 sq miArea
1,424 ftElevation

Forestport is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,477 at the 2020 census. The Town of Forestport is located in the northeastern corner of Oneida County. The northern part of the town is in the Adirondack Park.

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ZIP code13338
Area code315
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Most working residents leave Forestport for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Utica (12%), Webb (7%) and New Hartford (7%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Utica
12%
Webb
7%
New Hartford
7%
Boonville
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Forestport →

Health in Forestport

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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11better than NY·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Rome Memorial HospitalRome · 23.7 mi · ER
Lowville Family Health CenterLowville · 26.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 13338, 13494, 13309 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Forestport →

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Forestport has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 164 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 11°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
76° / 54°Summer
57° / 36°Fall
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