Worth is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States.

[4] The town is named after William Worth, a commander of troops during the Battle of Sackett's Harbor.

[citation needed] The town of Worth is located in the southeastern corner of the county and is south of Watertown.

Difficulties in successful settlement and the War of 1812 led to a partial abandonment of the town.

The racial makeup of the town was 93.59% White, 3.42% African American, and 2.99% from two or more races.