Scott, New York

Scott, New York
Skaneateles Lake marina, hamlet of Fair Haven
Location within Cortland County and New York
Scott
Location in the United States
Scott
Scott (New York)
Coordinates: 42°43′46″N 76°13′54″W / 42.72944°N 76.23167°W / 42.72944; -76.23167
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyCortland
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorLouis S. Martin (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
22.39 sq mi (57.99 km2)
 • Land22.24 sq mi (57.61 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation
1,795 ft (547 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
1,176
 • Estimate 
(2016)
1,139
 • Density51.2/sq mi (19.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
13077 (Homer)
Area code607
FIPS code36-023-65915
GNIS feature ID0979477
Websitescott-ny.org

Scott is a town in Cortland County, New York, United States. The population was 1,176 at the 2010 census. The town was named after General Winfield Scott. It is in the northwestern corner of Cortland County and is northwest of the City of Cortland.