What is Mount Kisco?
Q: What is Mount Kisco?
A: Mount Kisco is a village and a town in Westchester County, in the state of New York.
Q: How did Mount Kisco get its name?
A: According to one story, it was named after an Algonquian Native American chief who once lived in the area. Another story says that the name came from the Algonquian word meaning "the edge of creekland" or "a muddy place".
Q: How far is Mount Kisco from New York City?
A: Mount Kisco is about 40 minutes from New York City by car. There is also a train that goes to New York City.
Q: How many people live in Mount Kisco?
A: The village has more than 10,000 people who live in an area of 3.1 square miles. There are approximately 2,500 families living in Mount Kisco.
Q: What type of school district is Mount Kisco a part of?
A: Mount Kisco is a part of the Bedford School District, which has five elementary schools, one middle school, and a high school.
Q: How is the village run?
A: The village is run by a Mayor and four trustees.
Q: What is the commercial hub in Mount Kisco?
A: The commercial hub in Mount Kisco is located in the center of the village. Around the Mount Kisco Library are the shopping corridors on South Monger Avenue.
