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Welcome to Jefferson County, the Heart of Drum Country!

Over 120,262 work and live in the county, the home of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum. Jefferson County’s assets:

  • Fastest growing County in New York State with a 3.5% increase in population since 2010.
  • Daily direct flights from the Watertown International Airport to Chicago.
  • Interstate I81 with direct access to Canada’s 401 via the 1000 Islands Bridge.
  • A cost of living that is lower than the rest of the state and the national average.
  • A low crime rate compared to the rest of the state.
  • A higher than average percentage of high school and two-year college graduates leading to an educated, competent workforce.

 

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Renewables

Wind, solar and hydropower have all become powerful sources of energy. But Jefferson County is rich in another energy source: the power generated by business, economic development, University R&D, and state government working together.

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