Halcott, New York

Halcott, New York
Vly and South Vly mountains from the center of town
Etymology: Early settler
Location in Greene County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 42°11′26″N 74°29′9″W / 42.19056°N 74.48583°W / 42.19056; -74.48583
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyGreene
Founded1851
Government
  TypeTown Hall
  MayorA. Innes Kasanof (D, R)
Area
  Total
23.04 sq mi (59.68 km2)
  Land23.04 sq mi (59.68 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,760 ft (540 m)
Highest elevation3,600 ft (1,100 m)
Lowest elevation
(Vly Creek at Delaware County line)
1,700 ft (500 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
249
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time)
ZIP Code
12430
Area code845
FIPS code36-039-31379
FIPS code36-31379
GNIS feature ID0979034
Websitewww.townofhalcott.org

Halcott is a town in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 249 in 2020, down from 258 at the 2010 census. The town is in the southwestern corner of the county.