West Carthage, New York
West Carthage is a village of 1,864 people in Jefferson County, New York.
Why visit West Carthage
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Hiram Hubbard House and State Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 116 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in West Carthage
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Carthage
West Carthage is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,780 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West Carthage, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Hiram Hubbard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic home located in Champion, Jefferson County, New York
State Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Carthage, New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Government building in Carthage, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes5
JRECK Subs
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
210 State Street, Carthage
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship12
First Baptist Church and Cook Memorial Building
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Church building in New York, United States of America
Saint James Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.8 mi
327 West Street, Carthage
History
Settlement began circa 1798 with a ferry service and tavern established at that location, but development was slower compared to Carthage on the other side of the Black River in spite of water power available to both communities.
The village was incorporated in 1889, yet the early village government encountered notable resistance to obtaining funds for development.
From the History section of West Carthage, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of West Carthage
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 11°F | 3.6 in | 34.0 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 12°F | 2.9 in | 29.6 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 13.6 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 2.7 in |
| May | 67°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 57°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 5.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 4.2 in | 9.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 3.9 in | 26.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Watertown Hcn (13 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
Jefferson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Watertown International Airport (ART) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Carthage 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Great Bend 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Black River 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Fort Drum 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Watertown 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Sackets Harbor 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Clayton 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Alexandria Bay 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Boonville 37 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Rome 52 mi south, about 1 h 30 min 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
- First Baptist Church and Cook Memorial Building Jul 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
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