Kennedy New York Map

About Kennedy, New York

Kennedy is a locality in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 246. The population density is 44.2 people per km². Kennedy is located at 42.1573°N, 79.1020°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14747.

Kennedy lies in a broad, fertile valley, its landscape shaped by the gentle, persistent work of a great river that, unseen but ever-present, dictates the very breath of the land. It lies 8.0 miles east-northeast of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 59°T), and is situated 5.6 miles east-northeast of Falconer. The fields here are a patchwork of greens and golds, stretching out under a sky that can shift from a sharp, crystalline blue to a soft, bruised gray with startling speed, the air often carrying the clean, damp scent of turned earth and distant pine. Sturdy oaks, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, dot the pastures, offering shade to slow-moving cattle, and the light at dusk has a peculiar quality, a liquid amber that pools in the hollows and softens the edges of the world, making even the most ordinary barn seem imbued with a quiet dignity. The history of Kennedy is as deeply rooted as the oldest trees in its surrounding woodlands, a story of generations who coaxed sustenance from this rich soil, their lives interwoven with the ebb and flow of agriculture. For years, its economy thrived on the bounty of its farms – apples from orchards that blaze with color in the autumn, corn that rustles like dry paper in the summer breeze, and dairy herds that contribute to the region’s reputation for fine cheeses. While modern times have brought changes, the spirit of Kennedy remains tied to its heritage, evident in the enduring family businesses and the unhurried rhythm of life that still favors neighborly exchange over frantic competition, a legacy that whispers in the very stone of the old mill and the quiet pride of its residents.

About This Kennedy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kennedy, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.157282, -79.101988. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kennedy and Chautauqua County.

Detailed location data for Kennedy includes the ZIP code (14747), telephone area code (607), county seat of Chautauqua County (Mayville), and school district assignment (Falconer Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kennedy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.