Mount Kisco, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Kisco
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| Village/Town of Mount Kisco | |||
Mount Kisco Village Hall
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Location of Mount Kisco, New York
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | New York | ||
| County | Westchester | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.07 sq mi (7.96 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,959 | ||
| • Density | 3,603.75/sq mi (1,391.21/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern (EDT)) | ||
| ZIP Code |
10549
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| Area code(s) | 914 | ||
| FIPS code | 36-48890 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0957852 | ||
| Website | www.mountkiscony.gov | ||
Mount Kisco is a special place in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is both a village and a town at the same time. This means the village and town share the exact same borders.
In 2020, about 10,959 people lived here. Mount Kisco is also an important historical spot along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. This route marks the path taken by American and French armies during the American Revolutionary War.
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Discover the History of Mount Kisco
The name Kisco might come from an old Native American word, asiiskuw, which means "mud." The area was first mentioned in records in 1700 as "Cisqua." This was the name of a meadow and a river nearby.
How Mount Kisco Got Its Name
After 1850, when a post office opened, the local postmaster started using the spelling Mount Kisko. Later, in 1875, when the settlement officially became a village, the spelling changed to what we use today: Mount Kisco. The town shares its name with the Kisco River, which flows through the area and into the Croton Reservoir.
Mount Kisco's Growth as a Town
When it was first a village, Mount Kisco was split between two other towns: Bedford and New Castle. But in 1978, Mount Kisco became its own independent town.
Historic Places to Explore
Several buildings and sites in Mount Kisco are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their historical value. These include:
- The Mount Kisco Municipal Complex
- Merestead
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church
- St. Mark's Cemetery
- The United Methodist Church and Parsonage
Geography and Weather in Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco covers about 3.1 square miles (7.96 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.
Understanding Mount Kisco's Climate
Mount Kisco has a humid continental climate. This means it experiences all four seasons clearly.
- Winter is cold.
- Summer is warm and humid.
- Spring and fall are usually cool to mild.
| Climate data for Mt. Kisco, New York | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
39 (4) |
47 (8) |
59 (15) |
69 (21) |
78 (26) |
82 (28) |
81 (27) |
73 (23) |
62 (17) |
51 (11) |
40 (4) |
60 (15) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19 (−7) |
21 (−6) |
29 (−2) |
39 (4) |
49 (9) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
62 (17) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
41 (5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.58 (91) |
3.20 (81) |
4.22 (107) |
4.42 (112) |
4.35 (110) |
4.71 (120) |
4.81 (122) |
4.39 (112) |
4.57 (116) |
4.68 (119) |
4.38 (111) |
4.03 (102) |
51.34 (1,303) |
People and Community in Mount Kisco
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 728 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,095 | 50.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,346 | 22.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,802 | 108.2% | |
| 1920 | 3,944 | 40.8% | |
| 1930 | 5,127 | 30.0% | |
| 1940 | 5,941 | 15.9% | |
| 1950 | 5,907 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 6,805 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 8,172 | 20.1% | |
| 1980 | 8,025 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 9,108 | 13.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,983 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,877 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 10,959 | 0.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2013, there were about 11,067 people living in Mount Kisco. Many people also come to Mount Kisco during the day for work. This is because there are many small businesses, shops, and offices here.
A Diverse Community
Mount Kisco is known for having a mix of different people and backgrounds. Most residents are middle to upper-middle class professionals. There are also many working-class Hispanic immigrants who live in the downtown area.
Away from the town center, you can find large estates and farms where people keep horses. Many of these properties are very old, some built in the late 1800s or early 1900s. These beautiful country areas are often technically in nearby Bedford. However, they use Mount Kisco's ZIP Code and post office.
Housing Options
Mount Kisco offers many types of homes. You can find apartment buildings, co-ops, condos, and townhomes. There are also single-family homes, historic Colonial and Victorian houses, and very large, expensive estates.
Getting Around Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco has several ways to travel.
Transportation Options
- Trains: The Metro-North Railroad has a station in Mount Kisco on the Harlem Line.
- Buses: The Bee-Line Bus System has many routes that serve the area.
- Air Travel: The Westchester County Airport is located nearby.
- Roads: Major roads like Route 172, Route 117, and Route 133 pass through or near Mount Kisco.
- Highways: The Saw Mill River Parkway and I-684 are also close by.
Famous People from Mount Kisco
Many notable people have connections to Mount Kisco. Here are a few:
- Janet Adelman, Shakespeare scholar
- Samuel Barber, composer
- Ann Blyth, actress
- Laura Branigan, singer
- Rick Carey, Olympic swimmer
- Bennett Cerf, publisher and TV personality
- Andrew Daly, actor and comedian
- Susan Dey, actress
- Michael Eisner, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company
- Arlene Francis, TV and radio personality
- Caitlyn Jenner, TV personality and athlete
- Joe LaSorsa, MLB pitcher
- Gavin Macleod, actor
- Darin Mastroianni, MLB player
- Gian Carlo Menotti, composer
- Eugene Meyer, financier and publisher of The Washington Post
- Agnes E. Meyer, journalist and civil rights activist
- Doane Perry, musician
- Ethan Russell, photographer
- John Schneider, actor and country singer
- Bert Sugar, boxing writer
- Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, Jr., publisher of The New York Times
- Rob Thomas, musician
- Dar Williams, musician
Images for kids
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Chief Kisco statue
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Main Street
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The "access road" along Kisco River
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Phragmites glowing in the marshes on the peninsula trail
See also
In Spanish: Mount Kisco para niños
