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Worth

A town of 198 people in Jefferson County, New York
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Conserved land28%7,802 of 27,559 acres
Trails14 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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Worth. (Township), 1864

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About Worth

Town in New York, United States
198Population
43.3 sq miArea
1,519 ftElevation

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.

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Area code315
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Most working residents leave Worth for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Watertown (29%), Ellisburg (12%) and Watertown (12%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Watertown
29%
Ellisburg
12%
Watertown
12%
Adams
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Worth →

Health in Worth

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7better than NY·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Samaritan Medical CenterWatertown · 15.7 mi · ER
North Country Family Health CenterWatertown · 16.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 13659, 13682 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Worth →

Natural hazards in Worth

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Worth →

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Worth has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 76°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 228 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 11°Winter
51° / 30°Spring
75° / 54°Summer
56° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Rodman Public LibraryRodman · 8.7 miles · 20 hrs a week

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