Clermont, New York

Clermont, New York
Clermont Manor
Location of Clermont, New York
Coordinates: 42°4′57″N 73°51′9″W / 42.08250°N 73.85250°W / 42.08250; -73.85250
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyColumbia
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorRaymond Staats (D)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
19.19 sq mi (49.71 km2)
 • Land18.00 sq mi (46.61 km2)
 • Water1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2)
Elevation
194 ft (59 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,058
 • Density114.4/sq mi (44.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code518
FIPS code36-021-16177
GNIS feature ID0978837
Websiteclermontny.gov

Clermont /ˈklɛərˌmɒnt/ is a town in Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 2,058 at the 2020 census. The name of the town is French for "Clear Mountain", in reference to the mountain views in the town.

The town is in the southwestern corner of Columbia County, south of the city of Hudson.