Brewster Hill, New York
Brewster Hill is a community of 2,149 people in Putnam County, New York.
Why visit Brewster Hill
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brewster Hill, Farrell Hill, First National Bank of Brewster and Old Southeast Town Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Brewster Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brewster Hill
Brewster Hill is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the town of Southeast in Putnam County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brewster Hill had a population of 1,924.
From the Wikipedia article Brewster Hill, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
First National Bank of Brewster
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building
Old Southeast Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Rathaus in Brewster, United States of America
Walter Brewster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Brewster, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
1519 Route 22, Brewster
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship2
Old Southeast Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare1
Map of Brewster Hill
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 66°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 56°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 60°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 53°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carmel 4N (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Putnam County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Brewster Heights 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Peach Lake 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Ball Pond 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Ridgebury 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Danbury 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Lakes West 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Lincolndale 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Lakes East 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Shenorock 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Bethel 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First National Bank of Brewster, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Southeast Church, Southeast, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walter Brewster House, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Brewster, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Southeast Town Hall, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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