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Big Flats, NY

Big Flats is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 7,822 at the 2020 census. The town is on the western border of the county, west of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town contains a hamlet also named Big Flats.

The town of Big Flats, which had formerly been called "Great Plains", was organized in 1822 from the town of Elmira. The Warren E. Eaton Motorless Flight Facility was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Big Flats has a total area of 45.1 square miles (116.7 km2), of which 44.5 square miles (115.2 km2) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2), or 1.29%, is water.

The Chemung River, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, flows through the southern portion of the town. Sing Sing Creek flows through the center of the town and is a tributary of the Chemung. The geography consists of a broad expanse of relatively flat land, the axis of which lies generally northeast to southwest. It is a river valley. The land has historically been very good for agriculture, including tobacco. Diligent searching will result in the finding of fossil seashells indicating the land was an ancient sea bottom. Other evidence is found in the rock of the region, which is mostly shale. The western town line is the border of Steuben County.

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86/New York State Route 17) passes through Big Flats, with access from exits 49, 50, and 51.

Health and wellness are paramount in Big Flats, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Guthrie is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Big Flats Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Elmira Fitness Center and Bamford Pro Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Big Flats, such as the South Hill Recreation Way and Big Flats Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Big Flats, NY are the National Soaring Museum, Harris Hill Amusement Park, and Wings of Eagles Discovery Center.

Population: 7,822 (2020). Elevation: 879 feet (268 m). ZIP Code: 14814. Area code: 607. Area: 45.07 sq mi (116.72 km2).

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Is Big Flats, NY a good place to live?

Living in Big Flats offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Big Flats and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Big Flats are above average.

What is the crime rate in Big Flats, NY?

With a crime rate for both violent and property crime combined of 5 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Big Flats is one of the lower rates in America among communities of all sizes (lower than 77% of America's communities). One's chance of becoming a victim of crime in Big Flats is one in 222. Compared to communities within New York, Big Flats‘s crime rate is lower than nearly 80% of the state's cities and towns.

How did Big Flats New York get its name?

The town of Big Flats, which had formerly been called "Great Plains,” was organized in 1822 from the town of Elmira. The town contains a hamlet also named Big Flats. As the Chemung River sharply turns, the Chemung Valley widens to create Big Flats’ distinctive geographic feature: broad flatland. 

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Wikipedia

Town of Big Flats

Guthrie 

Big Flats Parks and Recreation Department 

Elmira Fitness Center 

Bamford Pro Fitness

South Hill Recreation Way

Big Flats Trail

National Soaring Museum

Harris Hill Amusement Park

Wings of Eagles Discovery Center

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