Oneida, NY

Oneida, New York

Introduction to Oneida, New York

Oneida, New York, in Madison county, is 21 miles W of Utica, New York and 163 miles E of Buffalo, New York . The city is included in the Syracuse metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,987 people lived in Oneida.

Oneida History

The present day city of Oneida was founded as a religious community by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848. It was named after the Oneida Indians, who originally occupied the region. The Oneida Indians were among the few members of Iroquois Confederation who allied with the Revolutionaries during the American Revolution. They still occupy some territory in the area. The city was quite famous for its silverware at one time.

Oneida and nearby Attractions

• Oneida Creek
• Erie Canal
• Cottage Lawn
• Mansion House
• Verona Beach State Park
• Madison County Historical Society

Things To Do In Oneida

Recreational waterways like the Oneida Creek and Erie Canal are situated at the perimeter of the city's boundaries. Several parks dot the city evenly. There are 10 public tennis courts in Oneida and more than 100 acres of parkland that is used for organized youth sports, fishing, mountain biking, hiking and cross country skiing. There is a winter ice skating rink as well. Oneida is located near the center of the New York State Canalway Trail System; a network of over 260 miles of multi-use, recreational trails.

Oneida Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

Oneida Higher Education

Colgate University, Mohawk Valley Community College and Le Moyne College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Oneida, NY

Comparing Oneida 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Oneida Almanac

Oneida Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Oneida Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Oneida, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oneida Public Libraries

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Oneida Hospitals

ONEIDA HEALTHCARE CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
321 GENESEE STREET
(315) 363-6000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Oneida

Oneida High Schools (2004)

ONEIDA SHS
560 SENECA ST
315-363-6901
Serves 769 students.

Oneida Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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