Hunter
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Outdoors in Hunter
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1890
Hunter, N.Y, 1890
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About Hunter
Town in New York, United StatesHunter is a town located in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 3,035 at the time of the 2020 census. The town contains two villages, one named Hunter on the west, and the second called Tannersville, as well as a number of hamlets such as Haines Falls, Platte Clove, Lanesville and Edgewood. Additionally, there are three residential parks location within town limits: Onteora Park, Twilight Park and Elka Park. The town is on the southern border of Greene County and abuts the towns of Woodstock and Saugerties, located in Ulster County.
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How Hunter ranks
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Safety in Hunter
Safety Grade A-
Hunter reports less crime per resident than 83% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade. New York has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Hunter sits closer to the middle.
Work & commute in Hunter
Full picture →Most working residents leave Hunter for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Hunter (20%), New York (14%) and Albany (5%). Half commute less than 42 miles.
Health in Hunter
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 66% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with New York
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Hunter
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Hunter
Full climate →Hunter has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 95 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
