Bethel, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
555
Population
291/sq mi density
$66,250
Median Income
$42,251 per capita
$269,100
Home Value
$351,196 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$269,100 home value, $1,135/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 81.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8297°N, 72.6345°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windsor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in |
Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").