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Farnham

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Farnham

Total population

435

Median home value

$134,400

12.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$97,857

Farnham$98k
National$74k
Elevation195 m
Land area3.13 km²
Coordinates42.60°, -79.08°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
195 m
Area
3.13 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Farnham is a village in the town of Brant, New York, United States. The population of Farnham was 381 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The village is named after Leroy Farnham, a local landowner and merchant.

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History & geography

History

The Village of Farnham was incorporated in 1892, having been built up around the Lake Shore Railroad.

Geography

Farnham is located at (42.591643, -79.085173). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Farnham is at the junction of New York State Route 5 and New York State Route 249.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
43.3
Median home value
$134,400
Housing units
172
Poverty rate
16%
Unemployment
1.9%

Race & ethnicity

White
89%
Black
1.8%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
42.5951
Longitude
-79.0809
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
28.4%
Diabetes
8.6%
Adult obesity
32.7%
Binge drinking
21.2%
Adult smoking
14.9%
No leisure activity
23.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
131,930
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    4,892
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    4,808
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    4,478
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    4,011
  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    3,957
  • American Goldfinch
    Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    3,676
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    3,412
  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    3,411

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
8
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
Other
1

Largest nearby schools

  • LAKE SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    High · ANGOLA · 671 students · 10.8:1 ratio
  • ERIE 2-CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS BOCES
    Other · ANGOLA · 636 students · 5.6:1 ratio
  • WILLIAM G HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
    Middle · ANGOLA · 503 students · 9.7:1 ratio
  • HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · DERBY · 356 students · 10.5:1 ratio
  • JOHN T WAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · ANGOLA · 313 students · 8.9:1 ratio
  • NORTH COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · NORTH COLLINS · 309 students · 13.4:1 ratio
  • NORTH COLLINS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    High · NORTH COLLINS · 248 students · 8:1 ratio
  • A J SCHMIDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    Elementary · ANGOLA · 246 students · 8.5:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
9
Largest magnitude
3.8
Largest event
2023-02-06

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Notable people from here

Christian Laettner
Christian Laettner
American basketball player (born 1969)
Arthur Caswell Parker
Arthur Caswell Parker
American archaeologist (1881–1955)
Willis Carrier
Willis Carrier
American inventor (1876–1950)
Monroe Salisbury
Monroe Salisbury
actor (1876-1935)
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Alfred Gray
American politician (1830-1880)
A
Almighty Voice
Olympic lacrosse player of Canada (1873-1960)
Jesse Cornplanter
Jesse Cornplanter
Haudensosaunee artist and author from New York (1889-1957)
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Buck Jones
American football player (1888–1985)
Howard Ehmke
Howard Ehmke
American baseball player (1894–1959)
John Joseph Bernet
John Joseph Bernet
American businessman (1868-1935)
Marion Fricano
Marion Fricano
American baseball player (1923-1976)
Pius L. Schwert
Pius L. Schwert
American politician and professional baseball catcher (1892–1941)
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Asa Ames
American sculptor
A
Alice Lee Jemison
Seneca political activist and journalist
Luella A. Varney Serrao
Luella A. Varney Serrao
American sculptor (ca. 1863-1948)
R
Robert J. Genco
American periodontist and microbiologist

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES