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Dutchess County is located in the Hudson Valley region and covers an area of 825 square miles. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the county's population was estimated to be 295,754.
The county seat of Dutchess County is Poughkeepsie, which is also the largest city in the county. Other major cities in the county include Beacon, Fishkill, and Rhinebeck. The county is also home to several prominent towns, including Hyde Park, Millbrook, and Red Hook.
The tourism industry is significant in Dutchess County, with popular destinations including the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, the Dutchess Wine Trail, and the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. The county is also home to the Hudson River, which provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and other recreational activities.
According to a recent U.S. census, around a third of households (32.6%) use heating oil as their primary heating fuel and we usually have a good list of competitive suppliers to choose from.