Russia is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,269 at the 2020 census, down from 2,587 in 2010. The town is located in the northwestern part of the county and is northeast of Utica. The northern part of the town is in the Adirondack Park.

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Town numbers

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Area code315

Living in Russia

Health in Russia

Compared with New York

6better than NY·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.1%Fewer uninsured adultsNY 7.9% · better 11.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNY 17.2% · better 10.6%More adults who have had cancerNY 7.7% · worse

Care nearby

Wynn HospitalUtica · 17.5 mi · ER

Upstate Family Health CenterUtica · 16.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 13324, 13438, 13431 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Russia →

Schools in Russia

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School Grade B

The public schools Russia’s kids attend outperform 60% of New York’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictPOLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

Poland Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 256 students Poland Junior-Senior High School B-High · Grades 6–12 · 251 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.

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