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Rockland County is the smallest county by area in New York outside New York City. It comprises five towns , eighteen incorporated villages , eighteen census-designated places , eight hamlets and 11 defunct communities.
View All News. The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is rolling out a new campaign to empower parents with information on immunizing their children against harmful diseases such as Polio, Measles, and Pertussis, among others. Please see our Reviving and Rebuilding Rockland page for more information.
Overview. Located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Manhattan, Rockland County is designated as a Preserve America Community, and roughly one-third of the county is parkland. The county has the largest Jewish population per capita of any U.S. county, with 31.4%, or 90,000 residents, being Jewish.
Within 30 miles of New York City sitting on Hudson River is where you’ll find Rockland County—known for its quaint villages, spectacular river views, and outdoor recreation. So close to the bustling city, Rockland is everybody’s playground.
Rockland, county, southeastern New York state, U.S., consisting of a hilly region bordered by the Hudson River to the east and New Jersey to the southwest. Sandstone bluffs known as the Palisades border the Hudson where it narrows below the Tappan Zee area of the river.
Rockland County, New York is a thriving, diverse community. Our residents, workers and employers all enjoy a community that offers: Safe, secure neighborhoods. Outstanding schools, colleges & universities. Access to excellent health care & human services. A diverse population.
As the “Gateway to the Hudson Valley region,” Rockland County is located just 30 miles north of New York City and features a unique mix of diverse and unmatched natural, cultural and historical assets attracting visitors from all over the world.
