Plattsburgh West, New York
Plattsburgh West is a community of 1,328 people in Clinton County, New York.
Why visit Plattsburgh West
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Regal Cinemas Champlain Centre 8, Brinkerhoff Street Historic District and Charles C. Platt Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Plattsburgh West
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plattsburgh West
Plattsburgh West is a census-designated place (CDP) and region of the town of Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Plattsburgh West had a population of 1,382. The CDP lies to the west of the city of Plattsburgh.
From the Wikipedia article Plattsburgh West, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
School · 2.0 mi
Public university in northern New York
Museums and landmarks25
Brinkerhoff Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
District of residences in Plattsburgh, New York
Charles C. Platt Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Seat of government in Plattsburgh, New York, United States
Clinton County Courthouse Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Courthouse in New York, United States of America
Court Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Plattsburgh, New York, United States
D'Youville Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic place in New York, United States
Fort Brown Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Archaeological site in New York, United States of America
Hawkins Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Plattsburgh, New York, NRHP-listed
House at 56 Cornelia Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
John B. Carpenter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Plattsburgh, New York, NRHP-listed
Kent-Delord House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Old Stone Barracks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic building in Plattsburgh, New York, United States
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes34
Anthony's Restaurant & Bistro
Restaurant · French · 1.0 mi
538 Route 3, Plattsburgh
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
356 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh
22 more on the map.
Where to stay10
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
16 Plaza Boulevard, Plattsburgh
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Plattsburgh
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
554 Route 3, Plattsburgh
Churches and places of worship2
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Shopping14
Champlain Centre North
Shopping center · 1.5 mi
60 Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Boces
School · 0.9 mi
1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Healthcare3
Map of Plattsburgh West
111 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 10°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 53°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 19°F | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plattsburgh Intl Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clinton County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Plattsburgh 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Morrisonville 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Cumberland Head 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Peru 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Cadyville 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Burlington 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Champlain 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- South Burlington 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Essex Junction 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Mineville 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Charles C. Platt Homestead, Akuchling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldStoneBarracks, SmedleyButler, Public domain
- Clinton-platts ch complex, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Plattsburgh Amtrak, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paul Marshall House, Plattsburgh New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Bailey House Plattsburg, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Macomb St Plattsburgh, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Turner carriage house 2017, Danielle Garneau, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strand Theater, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W. W. Hartwell House & Dependencies in Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- D'Youville Academy, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Oval District Plattsburgh, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- A house in the Brinkerhoff Street Historic District, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Right-side view of Kent-Delord House, Akuchling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilcox House Plattsburgh, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hawkins Hall, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 125 Court Street, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Hall of Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 56 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- S. F. Vilas Home for Aged & Infirmed Ladies, Plattsburgh, New York, Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kmart Plattsburgh, NY 4 (8276608072), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Plattsburgh, NY 7 (8276611256), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Plattsburgh, NY 3 (8276607278), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Plattsburgh, NY 6 (8276610258), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Plattsburgh, NY 2 (8276606746), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Plattsburgh, NY 5 (8276609164), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Plattsburgh, NY 8 (8275549863), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Plattsburgh, NY 1 (8276606140), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lowes Plattsburgh, NY (8275606733), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Indian Rapids Dam downstream, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
- Price Chopper Plattsburgh, NY (8275607731), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frederenburgh Falls downstream, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
- ISS053-E-130094 - View of the Province of Quebec, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-130095 - View of the Province of Quebec, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-29642 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-266828 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-16489 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Best Buy - Champlain Centre (8274451726), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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