Herkimer County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
59,932 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,858 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$135,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$682 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Utica-Rome Metro Area
3
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Utica-Rome Metro Area
3
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 25 20
Feb 2 17 23
Mar 3 14 31
Apr 3 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 6 38
Dec 3 19 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 118, NY
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Schools

Town of Webb School
12 miles, N • 3.7 star
Forestport Elementary School
21 miles, W • 2.8 star
Remsen Junior-Senior High School
24 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
36 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Herkimer County Community College
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Mohawk Valley Community College
39 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Utica College
39 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Lewis County General Hospital
36 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc
38 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
66 miles, NW • 1 star
Albany International Airport
77 miles, S • 1.9 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
83 miles, N • 1 star
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