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What are the crime rate and median income in Herkimer County, New York?
FBI reports put Herkimer County at 2.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 48% lower than the rate for New York (3.8). The median household earns $68,515 and the unemployment rate was 4.2% in August 2026. Population: about 59,757 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Herkimer County?
From 2021 through 2025, Herkimer County averaged 118 reported violent crimes a year, along with 777 property crimes. The violent rate, 2.0 per 1,000 people, is 48% lower than the New York rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 12.9 per 1,000 (New York: 15.7; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 81% of the violent total.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Herkimer County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 118 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 10 | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.20 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 96 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 777 | 12.9 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 76 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 687 | 11.4 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15 | 0.24 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (9 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Herkimer County?
Half of households in Herkimer County make more than $68,515 and half make less; across New York the midpoint is $85,974. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,700 by its owners; renters pay a median $823. 14.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,189 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Herkimer County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,757 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $68,515 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $147,700 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $823 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 76.6% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 44.8 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Herkimer County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Herkimer County as “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Herkimer County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Hiteman Leather. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Herkimer County has 11 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 6 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 5 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Moshier (93 ft) and Ilion Reservoir #3 Dam (76 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
7 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 24,540 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Herkimer County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 1, Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 35 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 9 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 2 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County had 10 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (8 active that day). Where crews are working: NY 28, NY 167 and NY 5S. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County has 25 public schools (2024-25) and 3 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 4 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 24 fire or EMS stations and 11 police or sheriff stations.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Herkimer County
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Herkimer County, plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Haderondah Co (Old Forge), The Gun Barn (Frankfort) and Wal-Mart #2285 (Herkimer).
Liquor stores
8 liquor stores are on the map in Herkimer County: Ann Street Liquors (Little Falls), Copper Fox Premium Wine & Spirits LLC (Old Forge), Creekside Spirits LLC (Dolgeville), Ilion Wine & Spirits INC (Ilion), Newport Wine & Liquor LLC (Newport), Old Forge Liquors (Old Forge), Valley Wine And Liquor (Herkimer) and Winfield Liquorland (West Winfield).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Herkimer County on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Herkimer County?
Herkimer County averaged 118 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.0 per 1,000 residents, 48% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 12.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Herkimer County?
$68,515 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Herkimer County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,189 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Herkimer County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Herkimer County as “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Are there Superfund sites in Herkimer County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Herkimer County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Hiteman Leather.
Is there road construction in Herkimer County right now?
Herkimer County had 10 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (8 active that day). Where crews are working: NY 28, NY 167 and NY 5S. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Herkimer County?
4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Herkimer County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 52,487 | 1.4 | $66,533 |
| Hamilton County | 5,089 | 0.06 | $68,835 |
| Lewis County | 26,607 | 0.35 | $68,182 |
| Montgomery County | 49,528 | 0.75 | $64,943 |
| Oneida County | 229,124 | 2.3 | $70,154 |
| Otsego County | 60,108 | 0.39 | $68,885 |
| St. Lawrence County | 107,226 | 0.85 | $62,850 |
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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