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About Herkimer
Town in New York, United StatesHerkimer is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States, southeast of Utica. It is named after Nicholas Herkimer. The population was 9,566 at the 2020 census, down from 10,175 in 2010. The town contains a village also called Herkimer. Herkimer County Community College is located in Herkimer village.
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Housing in Herkimer
The median sale price was $176,000 in May 2026.
Safety in Herkimer
Safety Grade D-
Herkimer reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 100% report less.
Health in Herkimer
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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