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A town of 1,637 people in Schuyler County, New York
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Conserved land6.3%1,089 of 17,272 acres
Trails6.2 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1665 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Reading (Township)1874
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Reading (Township), 1874

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About Reading

Town in New York, United States
1806Established
1,719Population
27.2 sq miArea
1,391 ftElevation

Reading is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 1,719 at the 2020 census. The Town of Reading is in the northern part of the county and is east of Bath.

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Most working residents leave Reading for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Dix (21%), Montour (6%) and Corning (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Dix
21%
Montour
6%
Corning
4%
Ithaca
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Reading →

Health in Reading

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 57% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

5better than NY·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Schuyler HospitalMontour Falls · 6.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Dundee Dental CenterDundee · 7.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 14891, 14878 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Reading →

Natural hazards in Reading

8
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Reading →

Climate in Reading

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Reading has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 18°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
78° / 57°Summer
59° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Watkins Glen Cen Sch Dis Free Pub LibWatkins Glen · 5 miles · 43 hrs a week

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