Herkimer County , New York
Population: 59,932 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $68,858 Home $135,000 Rent $811/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 59,932 residents, Herkimer County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New York and neighboring counties alike.
$68,858
Median Income
household
$135,000
Home Value
median
$811/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $68,858 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,959 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| Median Home Value | $135,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $811/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 59,932 |
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.0%
Obesity
11.3%
Diabetes
14.6%
Smoking
36.4%
High Blood Pressure
26.2%
No Physical Activity
20.4%
Depression
37.1%
Insufficient Sleep
80.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 60.0 · 60th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
38.65
🌀 Hurricane
62.45
🔥 Wildfire
25.73
❄️ Winter Storm
73.14
🌍 Earthquake
51.43
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