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Essex County, NY (shown in white) has 1,794.12 mi² of land area and 122.14 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 75.5' to a high of 5,219.8', with a weighted average of 1,566' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 7.6°F to average highs around 81.6°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 43.7°F. Average annual precipation is 42.7". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 4A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Essex County is 37,889 with 16,348 households. These households are spread across 12 unique municipalties (not all shown).