Fort Drum, NY

Fort Drum, New York

Introduction to Fort Drum, New York

Fort Drum, New York, in Jefferson county, is 69 miles N of Utica, New York and 176 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The town is home to some 12,123 residents.

Fort Drum History

Since 1908, Fort Drum has been serving as a military training site. The presence of the Army in the area, however, dates back to the early 1800s. A company of infantry soldiers was posted at Sackett's Harbor in 1809. They helped to control smuggling between northern New York and Canada. The harbor became a center of military activity during the War of 1812. Brigadier General Frederick Dent Grant visited the area in 1908 and found it to be a perfect place to train military troops. It was named Camp Drum in honor of Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum in 1951.

Fort Drum and nearby Attractions

• Thompson Park Conservancy and Zoo
• Jefferson County Historical Society Museum
• Dry Hill Ski Area
• Thousand Islands Museum of Clayton
• Sci - Tech Center of Northern New York
• Antique Boat Museum

Things To Do In Fort Drum

You can visit the Leray Mansion and the Fort Drum Army Base during your leisure hours. Skiing can be enjoyed at the Dry Hill Ski Area. The Thompson Park Conservancy and Zoo is also nearby. White river rafting on the Hudson River is a popular activity among the residents of Fort Drum.

Fort Drum Transportation

Air transportation is available from Wheeler - Sack AAF Airport.

Fort Drum Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by SUNY College at Potsdam, Clarkson University and Jefferson Community College.

High Points

Fort Drum strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Fort Drum, NY

Comparing Fort Drum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Fort Drum Almanac

Fort Drum Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fort Drum Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fort Drum, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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