Herkimer, New York
Herkimer is a village of 7,566 people in Herkimer County, New York, founded in 1722.
Why visit Herkimer
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Herkimer County Courthouse and Herkimer County Historical Society.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Herkimer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Herkimer
Herkimer is a village located in the Town Of Herkimer (population 9,566) on the north side of the Mohawk River and the county seat of Herkimer County, New York, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Utica. As of the 2020 Census, it had a population of 7,234, and a predicted population of 7,283 on July 1, 2022. It was part of the Burnetsfield Patent and the first colonial settlement this far west in the Mohawk Valley.
From the Wikipedia article Herkimer (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks9
Herkimer County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in New York, United States of America
Herkimer County Historical Society
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
Herkimer County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Prison in New York, United States of America
Palatine German Frame House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Remington Stables
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic stable building located at Ilion, New York, United States
Thomas Richardson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Government building in Ilion, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Herkimer, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes15
Denny's
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
701 Mohawk Street, Herkimer
Mo-We 07:00-23:00; Th-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-23:00
3 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship17
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Fort Herkimer Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
71 East Main Street, Mohawk
Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
219 North Bellinger Street, Herkimer
Saints Anthony and Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
229 South Main Street, Herkimer
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare4
Primary Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
130 West Albany Street, Herkimer
Map of Herkimer
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 11°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 12°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 48°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 5.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Little Falls City Rsch Hcn (7 mi away), rain and snow from Dolgeville 1.9 Nw, 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
Herkimer County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dolgeville Airport (1F6) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Frankfort 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Dolgeville 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Richfield Springs 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Utica 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- New Hartford 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- St. Johnsville 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Oriskany 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Fort Plain 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Clinton 20 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Clark Mills 20 mi west, about 32 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
- Municipal Hall Herkimer NY Sep 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- IlionNY PostOffice, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IlionNY FirstMethodistChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HerkimerNY PostOffice, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IlionNY RemingtonStables, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HerkimerNY PalatineGermanFrameHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IlionNY ThomasRichardsonHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herkimer County Jail Sep 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Herkimer County Courthouse Sept 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Herkimer County Historical Society Sep 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
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