Herkimer, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
7,335
Population
2,832/sq mi density
$57,281
Median Income
$31,426 per capita
$123,700
Home Value
$162,773 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,281 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, $824/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Herkimer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 85.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 395 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0281°N, 74.9933°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Griffiss International (RME) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in |
Herkimer has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.3").