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Mount Kisco, NY

Mount Kisco is a village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The town of Mount Kisco is coterminous with the village. The population was 10,959 at the 2020 United States census and over 10,877 at the 2010 census. It serves as a significant historic site along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.

The name Kisco may be connected to the Munsee word asiiskuw ("mud"), and the name of the settlement "first appeared in colonial records as Cisqua, the name of a meadow and river mentioned in the September 6, 1700, Indian deed to land in the area." The spelling Mount Kisko was used by the local postmaster when a post office was opened in the village sometime after 1850. The current spelling of the name was adopted in 1875, with the settlement's incorporation as a village. 

The town shares its name with the Kisco River, which traverses the town and goes into the Croton Reservoir.  As a village, Mount Kisco originally was half in the town of Bedford and half in the town of New Castle. Mount Kisco became a town in its own right in 1978.

The Mount Kisco Municipal Complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Merestead, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, St. Mark's Cemetery, and the United Methodist Church and Parsonage are also listed.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²), all land. Mount Kisco lies within the humid continental climate zone, experiencing four distinct seasons. Winter is cold, summer is warm and humid, and spring and fall are chilly to mild. The median income for a household in the village was $62,699, and the median income for a family was $68,219. Males had a median income of $45,428 versus $40,040 for females. The per capita income for the village was $32,424. About 7.4% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Mount Kisco, NY, prioritizes residents' health and wellness through comprehensive healthcare services provided by Northern Westchester Hospital and Mount Kisco Medical Group, complemented by mental health support from the Westchester County Department of Mental Health. Fitness centers like Life Time Healthy Way of Life and Equinox promote physical activity, while personalized nutrition counseling is available at Mount Kisco Nutrition and Wellness Center. Residents can also access alternative therapies at Mount Kisco Wellness Center. Engaging in wellness programs organized by Mount Kisco Recreation, and outdoor activities at Leonard Park, further contribute to residents' overall health and well-being, fostering a holistic approach to wellness within the community.

Top sites in Mount Kisco, NY are Leonard Park, Katonah Museum of Art, and Westmoreland Sanctuary.

Population: 10,635 (2023). ZIP code: 10549. Area code: 914. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Area: 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²).

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What is Mount Kisco, NY famous for?

Located 43 miles from New York City, it is easily commutable by train or car, though there is little need to ever leave as Mount Kisco is known as a premier destination for shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and award-winning medical care. Boutiques, bistros, and a movie theater line the walkable downtown urban village, while a variety of residential neighborhoods featuring sprawling lawns and historic homes fan around it.  Part of the highly regarded Bedford Central School District, Mount Kisco is a village of varied faiths, backgrounds, and income levels.  Residents and visitors value this tight-knit community, considering it a little village with a big heart.

What are the demographics of Mount Kisco, NY?

White: 67.2% Other race: 16.9% Two or more races: 7.26%. The average household income in Mount Kisco is $122,227 with a poverty rate of 6.7%. The median age in Mount Kisco is 40.1 years: 37.8 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.

What is the crime rate in Mount Kisco, NY?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Mount Kisco is safer than 80% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In New York, only on the order of 16% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Mount Kisco. If you live in Mount Kisco, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 253. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Mount Kisco

Northwell Health

Equinox

Awaken Wellness

HealthProfs

Westchester County

Life Time Healthy Way of Life

Mt. Kisco

World Population Review

Neighborhood Scout

Leonard Park

Katonah Museum of Art

Westmoreland Sanctuary

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