Schoharie County

What Schoharie County does

Schoharie County is a county government entity and political subdivision of New York State, serving approximately 32,000 residents across 620 square miles comprising 16 towns and 5 villages in upstate New York between the Catskills and Adirondacks. The county delivers the full scope of county-level public services through dedicated departments, including Emergency Management (hazard mitigation, flood warning, disaster recovery), Fire Services (mutual aid coordination for volunteer fire departments), County Clerk/DMV, Planning and Community Development (GIS mapping, zoning, hazard mitigation), Public Health, Social Services, Sheriff, Public Works, Real Property Tax Services, Veterans Services, and Agricultural Development. The county's core technology stack consists of a Revize-powered government website providing GIS mapping (via VHB and Schneider Corp), an emergency notification system allowing residents to register for location-based alerts, and an outdoor flood warning infrastructure of 20 sirens installed along the Schoharie Creek corridor in 2007.

The county's business model is non-commercial: it is funded through a combination of property tax revenue, state aid, and federal grants (notably FEMA disaster relief and hazard mitigation funding). Revenue is not a disclosed metric and is not directly comparable to commercial enterprises. The county maintains partnerships with major infrastructure operators including NYC DEP (which owns the Schoharie Reservoir supplying ~16% of NYC's water supply from within the county) and NYPA (which operates the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project generating over one million kilowatts). It coordinates with FEMA, NYSDEC, and the Schoharie County Soil & Water Conservation District on hazard mitigation and environmental programs, and works with nonprofit Schoharie Area Long Term Inc. (SALT) on long-term flood recovery. The county's customer base is structurally captive: residents within the jurisdiction, the 16 towns and 5 villages, and visitors and businesses operating in the area.

Name

Schoharie County

Legal name

Schoharie County, New York

Website

https://schohariecounty-ny.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1772

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schoharie County is a county government in upstate New York serving approximately 32,000 residents across 620 square miles through emergency management, public safety, planning, public health, and tax services, funded by property taxes and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration / County Government Services

NAICS

Other General Government Support (921190), Fire Protection (92216), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Social Services (8300), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• County government services
• Emergency management
• Floodplain management
• Public health services
• Planning and zoning

Headquarters

HQ city

Schoharie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: County collects property taxes from residents and businesses to fund government operations and services
2. State and Federal Funding: County receives state and federal funding for various programs including emergency management, hazard mitigation, and community development

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schoharie County operates a county government providing public administration, emergency management, fire services, public health, planning and community development, county clerk/DMV, real property tax administration, and floodplain management services to approximately 32,000 residents across 620 square miles. Services are delivered through county departments and supported by digital tools including GIS mapping, an Emergency Notifications System, and an Outdoor Flood Warning System with 20 sirens.

Product overview

Schoharie County government provides a comprehensive portfolio of civic services to approximately 32,000 residents across 620 square miles. The county operates multiple service departments including Emergency Management (coordinating disaster preparedness and response), Fire Services (supporting volunteer fire departments through mutual aid coordination), County Clerk/DMV services, Planning & Community Development, Public Health, and Real Property Tax Services. The county participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and operates an Outdoor Flood Warning System with 20 sirens along the Schoharie Creek corridor. Residents can access services including emergency notifications, property tax inquiries, GIS mapping, and floodplain management through the county website. These services are delivered through a Revize-powered government website platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Management Services Coordinates county preparedness, response, and recovery from emergencies and disasters, including hazard analysis, planning, training, technical support, and disaster recovery assistance.
• Fire Services Supports volunteer fire departments throughout the county; administers the Schoharie County Mutual Aid Plan and Fire Radio System; provides training coordination through NY State Certified Fire Instructors.
• County Clerk & DMV Services Provides Department of Motor Vehicles services, passport services, County Clerk search capabilities, and E-Z Pass services to county residents.
• Planning & Community Development Offers planning, zoning, GIS mapping, hazard mitigation planning, solar guidance, and community development services including septic system replacement programs.
• Public Health Services Provides public health programs, services, and health-related resources to county residents.
• Floodplain Management Administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participation; provides flood risk information, early warning systems, flood insurance guidance, and building regulations for Special Flood Hazard Areas.
• Real Property Tax Services Manages real property assessments, tax information, 911 addressing, and property tax bill inquiries for the county.
• Emergency Notifications System Citizens can register to receive emergency notifications via cell phone or internet phone numbers for physical locations throughout the county.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)majorOthersNYC DEP owns and operates the Schoharie Reservoir, created by impounding Schoharie Creek. Portions lie in towns of Conesville and Gilboa in Schoharie County. The reservoir provides approximately 16% of NYC's total water supply.
• New York Power Authority (NYPA)majorOthersNYPA owns and operates the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project generating over one million kilowatts of electricity. The project draws water from Schoharie Creek and recycles it between two reservoirs, regulated by FERC.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)coreOthersFEMA provides disaster declarations, public assistance, individual assistance, and hazard mitigation funding. Schoharie County has received multiple FEMA disaster declarations for flooding events.
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)coreOthersNYSDEC provides dam safety oversight, stream programs, environmental protection funds, and regulatory guidance for floodplain management and hazard mitigation.
• Schoharie County Soil & Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner for stream programs, watershed protection, and environmental conservation efforts. Located at 173 South Grand St, Suite 3, Cobleskill, NY 12043.
• Schoharie Area Long Term Inc. (SALT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization supporting long-term flood recovery efforts in Schoharie County. Contact: Heritage House, 258 Main St, 2nd Floor, Schoharie, NY 12157

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sullivan County, NY: Catskills-adjacent rural county with a similar service portfolio, comparable flood hazards, and a county government structure that mirrors Schoharie's including emergency management and volunteer fire coordination.
• Albany County, NY: Capital Region county that provides the regional center for Schoharie's service area; offers a scaled-up version of the same county government model with full emergency management, public health, and public works operations.
• Greene County, NY: Adjacent Catskills-region county with a similarly small rural population (~47,000) and comparable county government service portfolio including emergency management, public health, and public works. Closest geographic peer to Schoharie.
• Montgomery County, NY: Neighboring Mohawk Valley county of similar small-town demographic profile (~49,000) with overlapping hazard mitigation responsibilities along shared waterways.
• Fulton County, NY: Small rural upstate county with similar demographic profile and a comparable bundle of county services including emergency management, public health, and public works.
• Delaware County, NY: Rural upstate NY county of similar size (~44,000 population) with comparable agricultural economy, volunteer fire service model, and flood-prone watersheds. Operates the same set of county government departments as Schoharie.
• Otsego County, NY: Similar rural upstate county with agricultural heritage, comparable population (~58,000), and analogous county government functions including emergency management, planning, and public works.
• Herkimer County, NY: Similar rural upstate NY county with comparable population (~60,000), agricultural base, and parallel county government functions including floodplain management and emergency services.

Broad incumbents

• State of New York: Higher-level government that provides the majority of state aid funding, regulatory oversight (NYSDEC, NYSDOH), and statutory framework governing Schoharie's emergency management, public health, and public services functions.

Others

• New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC): Statewide membership association that advocates for and provides shared services to New York's 62 counties including Schoharie; shapes funding and policy frameworks that materially affect the county's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/schohariecountygov
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-cobleskill

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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