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About Slaterville Springs, New York

Slaterville Springs is a locality in Tompkins County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 130. The population density is 128.5 people per km². Slaterville Springs is located at 42.3956°N, 76.3505°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14881.

Slaterville Springs unfolds as a quiet valley settlement, cradled by the rolling hills of Tompkins County. It lies 8.1 miles east-south-east of Ithaca, NY (from Ithaca, NY: bearing 113°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-east of Lansing. The landscape here is a gentle mosaic of cultivated fields and stands of mature hardwood, where the air carries the damp scent of earth and the distant hum of unseen life. The Cayuga Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the heart of Slaterville Springs, its banks often lined with the stoic grace of willows and the sturdy presence of sycamores. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the meadows, imbuing the scene with a sense of enduring peace. The roots of Slaterville Springs run deep into the agricultural past of Upstate New York, a legacy evident in the enduring farmsteads and the fertile soil that continues to sustain local growers. Though its heyday as a bustling milling center has long since passed, the echo of that industrial past can still be felt in the weathered barns and the occasional, sturdy stone foundation. Today, Slaterville Springs thrives on a more modest but resilient economy, drawing strength from its proximity to Cornell University and Ithaca, fostering a unique blend of rural tranquility and intellectual vitality. The town retains a distinct character, a place where neighborly greetings are exchanged with an easy familiarity, and the rhythm of life moves at a pace that allows for contemplation and connection.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Slaterville Springs, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.395628, -76.350491. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Slaterville Springs and Tompkins County.

Detailed location data for Slaterville Springs includes the ZIP code (14881), telephone area code (607), county seat of Tompkins County (Ithaca), and school district assignment (Ithaca City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Slaterville Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.