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Pitcher

A town of 667 people in Chenango County, New York
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Conserved land17%3,133 of 18,116 acres
Trails8.6 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map

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About Pitcher

Town in New York, United States
667Population
28.5 sq miArea
1,161 ftElevation

Pitcher is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 803 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Nathaniel Pitcher, the eighth governor of New York. The town is on the western border of Chenango County, west of the city of Norwich.

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ZIP code13136
Area code607
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Most working residents leave Pitcher for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Norwich (9%), Cortlandville (7%) and Greene (6%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Norwich
9%
Cortlandville
7%
Greene
6%
Norwich
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Pitcher →

Health in Pitcher

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12worse than NY

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Chenango Memorial HospitalNorwich · 15.8 mi · ER
Cincinnatus Medical OfficeCincinnatus · 4.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 13136, 13040, 13801 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pitcher →

Natural hazards in Pitcher

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Pitcher has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 77 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 16°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
77° / 55°Summer
58° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Kellogg Free LibraryCincinnatus · 4.9 miles · 26 hrs a week
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