Barton, VT

Vermont · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
697 Population
$35,341 Median Income
$133,800 Home Value
$746 Median Rent
39°F Avg Temperature
41.7 yrs Median Age
17.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
2.1
Economy
4.6
Affordability
2.4
Education

People

Population697
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 83.9%

Economy

2.1/5
Median Income$35,341
Per Capita Income$19,506
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty Rate29.0%
County GDP$1,563M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$133,800
Zillow Value$235,014
Median Rent$746
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,487

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Depression26.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Jan / Jul11° / 64°
Rain46 in/yr
Snow114 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 31 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+85.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.02
Libraries (County)14

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Work From Home14.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Barton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$35,341
Home Value$133,800
Median Rent$746
Poverty Rate29.0%
Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
Unemployment5.2%
Avg Temperature38.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population697
Population Density617 per sq mi
Median Age41.7 years
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83.9% Black 6.6% Hispanic 4.2% Other 5.3%
White83.9%
Black or African American6.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.3%

Language

English Only88.1%
Spanish Speakers11.9%
English 88.1% Spanish 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability29.4%
Health Insurance94.9%

Income

53% below avg
Median Household Income$35,341
Per Capita Income$19,506
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$988
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,823

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.2%
Poverty Rate29.0%
Total Establishments (County)1,102
County GDP$1,563M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation62
Healthcare Facilities81
Retail Stores116
Manufacturing34
Total Establishments1,102

Industry Mix

Restaurants 62 Healthcare 81 Retail 116 Manufacturing 34

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,823
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,963

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.0 min
Work From Home14.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

53% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$133,800
Zillow Home Value Index$235,014

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied49.8%

Rental Costs

36% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$746

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedroom$1,487
3 Bedroom$1,922
4 Bedroom$2,111

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,963
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.20%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma11.9%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.9%
Regular Checkup75.4%
Premature Death Rate8,961 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access48.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)81
Restaurants (County)62

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

11°F Jan 64°F Jul
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Average38.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation46.0 in
Annual Snowfall113.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median31.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation862 ft (263 m)
Land Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density617 per sq mi
Latitude44.7480°
Longitude-72.1786°
County FIPS50019

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.4%
D 47.8%

Republican +1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
High School+85.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.02

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density617 per sq mi
Land Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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