Safety

Nestled between the majestic Adirondack Mountains and the St. Lawrence River, about 70 miles from urban Syracuse, Drum Country is uniquely renowned for its public place, volunteerism, and an engaged, caring community. Public safety is important to us—you’ll see that reflected in violent crime rates that are half of the US average.

Drum Country Crime Rates
Type of Crime	Lewis	St. Lawrence	Jefferson	USA
Violent	2	2	2	4
Property	5	5	3	4
Source: Sperling’s Best Places. Violent crime, is rated on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 4. Property crime is rated on a scale from 1 (low) to 10. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The US average is 4.

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The Food Industry

Drum Country’s unique characteristics, from market and materials access to stateside and international shipping routes, are synergistically aligned with the unique needs of food processors.

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