Ephratah, New York

Ephratah is a town in Fulton County, New York, United States. The population was 1,682 at the 2010 census. It is named after Ephrath, a biblical town in what is now Israel.

Ephratah, New York
NY 29 westbound entering Ephratah.
Ephratah
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 43°1′37″N 74°33′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyFulton
Government
  TypeTown Council
  Town SupervisorTodd Bradt (R)
  Town Council
Members' List
Area
  Total39.45 sq mi (102.17 km2)
  Land39.17 sq mi (101.45 km2)
  Water0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
Elevation
1,319 ft (402 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,682
  Estimate 
(2016)
1,604
  Density40.95/sq mi (15.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code36-035-24603
GNIS feature ID0978941
Websitewww.ephratah-town.org

The town of Ephratah is in the southwestern part of the county and is west of Gloversville and Johnstown.

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