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Retirement Living In St. Lawrence County - New York


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Area Description

St. Lawrence County is the largest county in New York State. Ogdensburg, the only city in St. Lawrence County overlooks the beautiful St. Lawrence River. We have (4) colleges in the county. We are a year-round destination with: hunting, fishing, golfing, hiking, biking, boating, museums, wineries, antiques, hockey, baseball, soccer, football and many other activities. We are (45) minutes from Ottawa and enjoy visiting with our Canadian neighbors. Our annual Seaway Festival is held in late July -- family's and friend's gather during this annual event. We have many restaurants, bed and breakfasts, cottages, hotels and motels to accommodate our visitors.

Includes Cities/Towns: Canton, Massena, Ogdensburg, Potsdam.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    We have the following activities in Ogdensburg: February -- RiverShiver; March -- Polar Bear Plunge & Expo; May -- Wine, Beer and Food Festival, Community Wide Garage Sale; June -- Car-B-Que; July -- Art Festival, Founder's Day Weekend, Seaway Festival; August -- NYS Bass Tournament; September - Harvest Mood Dinner; October -- Ogtoberfest; November -- Annual Dinner, Thanksgiving Craft Show, Light Up the Night Parade; December -- Festival of Trees -- plus the Ogdensburg Command Performance series runs shows all year long. SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music puts on productions and concerts, as well.

Cultural Activities


We have art festivals, music festivals, historic battle re-enactments. Ogdensburg Command Performances have shows all year. Mare's Wares holds their annual art festival in July. Mood Fest Music Festival was held in July. SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music hosted a production of "Into the Woods" last summer.

Public transportation


We have local buses between each major town. We have a Greyhound bus terminal -- we have a local airport that is currently under a major expansion to accommodate larger aircraft. We have local taxi cabs and a van for VA transportation to Syracuse VA.

Medical Facilities


Ogdensburg is home to the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Facility and Richard E. Winter Cancer Center -- we have wellness centers in most of the communities and a VA clinic in Massena.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In St. Lawrence County, New York?

For those of you that retire in St. Lawrence County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 10's and highs in the upper 20's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 0's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in St. Lawrence County! Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in St. Lawrence County such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in St. Lawrence County!

Summertime in St. Lawrence County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in St. Lawrence County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  6 F°  15 F°  25 F°
 Feb  8 F°  19 F°  29 F°
 Mar  19 F°  29 F°  39 F°
 Apr  33 F°  43 F°  54 F°
 May  44 F°  55 F°  66 F°
 Jun  53 F°  64 F°  75 F°
 Jul  58 F°  69 F°  80 F°
 Aug  56 F°  67 F°  78 F°
 Sep  48 F°  59 F°  70 F°
 Oct  37 F°  47 F°  57 F°
 Nov  28 F°  36 F°  45 F°
 Dec  14 F°  23 F°  32 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  30  12
 Feb  0  27  9
 Mar  0  27  3
 Apr  0  15  0
 May  0  2  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  1  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  1  0
 Oct  0  9  0
 Nov  0  20  0
 Dec  0  28  5

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  13  8 %
 Feb  2 "  11  11 %
 Mar  2 "  11  18 %
 Apr  3 "  12  30 %
 May  3 "  13  42 %
 Jun  4 "  12  53 %
 Jul  4 "  11  58 %
 Aug  4 "  11  57 %
 Sep  4 "  12  50 %
 Oct  4 "  13  39 %
 Nov  3 "  13  29 %
 Dec  3 "  14  18 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  17 "  26  10
 Feb  15 "  24  7
 Mar  11 "  18  5
 Apr  4 "  2  2
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  5 "  5  3
 Dec  15 "  19  8


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Cost of Living for St. Lawrence County, NY

St. Lawrence County, New York cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Housing Options

Most of housing is privately owned with some having landlords. We have some assisted living facilities and nursing homes and residential care facilities. United Helpers Management Company has many different facilities in the area to accommodate different housing needs.

Senior Assistance in St. Lawrence County, NY

St. Lawrence County, New York offers the following assistance for seniors:
Some communities have more for seniors than others. Each community will have different services based upon the senior needs and programs available.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does St. Lawrence County Offer For Retirees?

Volunteer opportunities abound -- the Chamber of Commerce is always in need of volunteers -- likewise the hospitals -- food pantries -- churches -- schools -- libraries -- museums and other community organizations.

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