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Poland

A village of 464 people in New York
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About Poland

Village in New York, United States
1800Established
464Population
0.5 sq miArea
675 ftElevation

Poland is a village in Herkimer County, New York, United States, with a population of 464, as of 2020. Poland is on the border shared by the towns of Newport and Russia. The village is 16 miles (26 km) north of the county seat in Herkimer and is 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Utica. Poland Central School District has roughly 500 students from grades pre-k to 12th grade.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code13431
Living in Poland

Housing in Poland

$261K▲ 6.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Poland home is worth about $261,000, up 6.4% in a year, 50% below the New York typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Poland

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Most working residents leave Poland for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Utica (15%), New Hartford (7%) and Deerfield (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Utica
15%
New Hartford
7%
Deerfield
6%
Russia
5%
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Health in Poland

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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5better than NY·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Wynn HospitalUtica · 13.9 mi · ER
Upstate Family Health CenterUtica · 13 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Poland · CMS · HRSAHealth in Poland →

Natural hazards in Poland

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Poland →

Climate in Poland

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Poland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 164 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 14°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
59° / 38°Fall
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Poland’s library

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Poland District Public Library8849 Main Street · part of Poland District Public Library
Fine-freeE-books28 hrs a week
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Russia Poland Russia
Where Poland residents work nearby:Russia 5%Work & commute →
Compare side by side:Poland vs Russia

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