Herkimer County, NY
Living in Herkimer County
Bikeability21
Walkability51
Commute68
Public Transit26
Affordability88
Public Safety85
Airports16
Hospitals16
Colleges90
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
62kPopulation-2.3k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$555Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Herkimer County
United States45
New York39
Property Crime in Herkimer County
United States48
New York28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 39 |
| Feb | 22 | 4 | 30 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 19 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 5 | 9 |
| Dec | 26 | 5 | 33 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Herkimer County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Herkimer County, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Herkimer County, NY
Christian Heritage School
22 miles, S
Upstate Cerebral Palsy Inc
25 miles, SW
West Branch Parochial School
25 miles, W
Rome Catholic School
26 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Herkimer County, NY
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
22 miles, SW
Utica College
25 miles, SW
Hamilton College
32 miles, SW
Colgate University
48 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Herkimer County, NY
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
25 miles, SW
Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc
25 miles, SW
Faxton-St Luke's Healthcare
25 miles, SW
St Elizabeth Medical Center
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Herkimer County, NY
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
59 miles, W
Watertown International Airport
65 miles, NW
Albany International Airport
76 miles, SE
Ogdensburg International Airport
91 miles, N