Jefferson Heights, New York
Jefferson Heights is a community of 1,192 people in Greene County, New York.
Why visit Jefferson Heights
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge Street Theatre, Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Thomas Cole House and Benjamin DuBois Stone House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Jefferson Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jefferson Heights
Jefferson Heights is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 1,122 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Jefferson Heights, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge crossing the Husdon River between Catskill and Hudson, New York
Museums and landmarks22
Thomas Cole House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole
218 Spring Street, Catskill
Benjamin DuBois Stone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Catskill, New York
Commercial Building at 32 West Bridge Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
David Van Gelder Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
District School No. 11
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Catskill, New York, United States
DuBois Stone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
East Side Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Catskill, New York, United States
Eleanor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic racing sloop
Hop-o'-Nose Knitting Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Demolished building in Catskill, New York, United States
John Van Vechten House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Joseph Hallock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Moore-Howland Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes20
The Avalon Lounge
Bar and pub · Korean · 1.0 mi
29 Church Street, Catskill
We-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-01:00, Su 17:00-23:00
Café Joust
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
365 Main Street, Catskill
Mo 08:00-16:00; Tu 09:00-16:00, We-Th 10:00-14:00; Fr-Su 10:00-16:00
Citiot
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
404 Main Street, Catskill
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Left Bank Ciders
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
150 Water Street, Catskill
We-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00; Mo 16:00-21:00
Chopstick
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
254 West Bridge Street, Catskill
8 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Leeds Dutch Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
157 Bridge Street, Catskill
Mount Tabor African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.1 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
School · 5.2 mi
102 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson
Healthcare3
Map of Jefferson Heights
84 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 2.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 2.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.6 in | 9.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hudson Correctional Facility (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
Greene County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Great Barrington Airport (GBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Athens 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Germantown 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Cairo 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Bard College 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Chatham 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Kingston 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Castleton-on-Hudson 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Housatonic 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Great Barrington 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Albany 30 mi north, about 48 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
- Thomas-cole-house, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LampmanHouse, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Olana, August 2015, Netniks, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Side Historic District Catskill NY May 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CatskillPO, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JosephHallockHouse, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newkirk Homestead 03-26-2016, RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hop-O-Nose, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wiley hose company building, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CatskillStoneHouse, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front from driveway, Philbjohnsnyc, Public domain
- Leeds Dutch Reformed Church Jul 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salisbury Manor 03-26-2016, RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Van Vechten House 03-26-2016, RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 3.0
- District school no 11, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commercial building at 32 w bridge, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Brandow House 6-25-2016, RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Ua747sp, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Captain Joseph Allen House; Catskill, New York, RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View on Catskill Creek. (3990420443), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Angular unconformity mcr1, Michael C. Rygel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 24, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 23, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 33, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 25, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 26, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 32, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 22, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 35, Ɱ, CC0
- Thomas Cole NHS 31, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 02, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 05, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 06, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 04, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 21, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 17, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 08, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 03, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 30, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Cole NHS 07, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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