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Horseheads Town, NY

Horsehead is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 19,412 at the 2020 census. The name of the town is derived from the number of bleached horses' skulls once found there.

Horseheads is north of the city of Elmira, upon which it borders. There is a village named Horseheads within the town. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

On September 1, 1779, General George Washington and Nickolas Steven Webb ordered the forces of General John Sullivan to march north on a 450-mile (720 km) journey through a wooded wilderness from Easton, Pennsylvania, over to Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and on up the Susquehanna River to Newtown (Elmira) to mount a raid on Iroquois, then allied with the British. They continued north through what is now known as Horseheads to the Finger Lakes region and west to Geneseo. Devastating the already weakened Iroquois, Sullivan's troops retreated along the same route.

The journey had been particularly severe and wearing upon the animals, and their food supply was found insufficient. Arriving about 6 miles (10 km) north of Fort Reid on September 24, 1779, they were obliged to dispose of a large number of sick and disabled horses. The number of horses was so great that they were quite noticeable, and the native Iroquois collected the skulls and arranged them in a line along the trail. From that time forward, that spot was referred to as the "valley of the horses' heads" and is still known by the name.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.0 km²), of which 35.6 square miles (92.2 km²) is land and 0.31 square miles (0.8 km²), or 0.87%, is water. 

Newtown Creek, a tributary of the Chemung River, flows west and then south through the center of the town. The Southern Tier Expressway (combined Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17) is a major east–west highway, with access from exits 52, 53, and 54. New York State Route 13 and New York State Route 14 are north-south highways through the town. The western end of New York State Route 223 is east of Horseheads village. The town is in the Southern Tier region of New York.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Horseheads Town. Arnot Health, a prominent healthcare provider, serves the community with comprehensive medical services, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare. The Catherine Valley Trail offers picturesque walking and biking paths, providing an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts. For fitness, New York Sport & Fitness Horseheads can be one of the choices. Elite Fitness Personal Training focuses on customized workout plans and personal training sessions to help individuals reach their fitness goals. Vibrant Life Yoga hosts yoga and Pilates classes that emphasize core strength, flexibility, and stress relief. Kraft Family Chiropractic provides comprehensive chiropractic care, focusing on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness. These diverse facilities and activities make Horseheads a hub for wellness and active living, enriching the lives of its residents.

Top sites in Horseheads Town, NY are Horseheads Historical Society, Great Escape Adventures, and Soaring Eagles Golf Course.

Population: 2,600 (2023). ZIP code: 14845. Area code: 607. Elevation: 1,178 ft (359 m). Area: 35.92 sq mi (93.03 km²).

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What are the demographics of Horseheads Town, NY?

The largest Horseheads town racial/ethnic groups are White (84.0%) followed by Two or More (5.7%) and Black (4.6%). With 19,164 people, Horseheads Town is the 128th most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,523 cities. But watch out, Horseheads town, because Saugerties town with 19,087 people, and Milton with 18,819 people are right behind you.

What is the median income of Horseheads Town, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Horseheads Town households was $65,118. Horsehead town households made slightly more than Kingsbury households ($65,042) and Groton town households ($65,088). The median age for Horseheads Town residents is 45.1 years old.

What is the poverty rate in Horseheads Town, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Horseheads Town households was $65,118. Horsehead town households made slightly more than Kingsbury households ($65,042) and Groton town households ($65,088). However, 6.2% of Horseheads town families live in poverty.

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Town of Horseheads

Arnot Health

Healthgrades

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Arnot Health

NY Demographics

New York Sport & Fitness Horseheads

Horseheads Historical Society

Great Escape Adventures

Soaring Eagles Golf Course

Elite Fitness Personal Training

Vibrant Life Yoga

Kraft Family Chiropractic

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