General Information

Population - 33,236 (1994 Statistics)

Area Codes - 518 and 607

Geography - Schoharie County is located in the east-central part of New York State, 30 minutes southwest of the Capital Region.

The Capital Region, comprised of Albany, Schenectady, Troy and suburbs has a population base of approximately 800,000. It is the center of N.Y.S. Government and crossroads of all transportation systems serving the northeastern U.S. Route 7, Route 20 and I-88 that joins N.Y.S. Thruway, at Exit 25A connect Schoharie County to the Capital Region. Westerly routes include Route 7 and I-88 to Binghamton and Route 20 to Utica and Syracuse. The Adirondack Mountains to the north and Catskill Mountains to the south are easily accessed via Routes 10 and 30. Schoharie County is located approximately three hours from New York City.

The County is rural in nature with a strong agricultural and tourism base. Topography consists of rolling hills and flat lands covering approximately six hundred square miles. The population is 33,263 and is concentrated predominantly in the Villages of Cobleskill, Schoharie, Middleburgh, Sharon Springs and Richmondville all in the northern half of the County.

The County enjoys educational and cultural features as a result of the New York State University Agricultural and Technical College at Cobleskill which provides many varied and interesting opportunities.

Climate - Temperatures range from -20 degrees to 80 degrees F with annual average of 43 degrees F. Precipitation totals approximately 36 inches of rainfall and 55 to 60 inches of snowfall.

 

Government

The County is made up of 16 townships governed by a Town Supervisor and Board of five to seven members for each of the Towns. The County Seat is Schoharie. Click here to access government contact information for each of the towns in Schoharie County.

Colleges & Universities

State University of New York at Cobleskill (518) 234-5011
State University of New York at Albany (518) 442-3300
State University of New York at Oneonta (607) 431-3500

Education and Training - demographic data and basic information for Schoharie County's public schools.

Banks

The county has several commercial banks, and savings and loan associations. New checking accounts may take ten working days to open. Most local stores will not cash out-of-town checks. New residents may initially need traveler's checks, cash and /or credit cards. ATM machines are located throughout the county.

Click here for a list of financial institutions in Schoharie County.

Community Services

Click here for a complete list of community and human services in Schoharie County.

Newspapers

Times Journal (weekly)
19 Division Street
P.O. Box 339
Cobleskill, NY 12043

My Shopper (Pennysaver-type weekly)
Eastside Village Mall
RR3, Box 219B
Cobleskill, NY 12043

Daily Gazette Newspaper (daily)
2345 Maxon Road PO Box 1090
Schenectady NY 12301 (518) 395-3022

Mountain Eagle (weekly)
POB 968 Railroad Avenue
Tannersville, NY 12485 (518) 589-7007

Libraries

Some villages in Schoharie County have their own Public Library. Please contact the one of your choice for any further information needed.

Cobleskill Public Library Union Street, Cobleskill 234-7897	Frances B. Spencer Library Wells Ave., Middleburgh 827-5142
Mary B. Cushing Public Library Knower Ave., Schoharie 295-7127	Sharon Springs Free Library Sharon Springs 284-2625

Health Care Services

Click here for a complete list of health care providers and services in Schoharie County.

Housing and Real Estate

Click here to access a listing of realtors in Schoharie County.

Utilities

Click here to access a listing of the utilities in Schoharie County.

Economy and Employment

The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, light manufacturing, banking, tourism, insurance, government, education and the wholesale, retail and service industries. Click here for more information.