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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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