Bolton Valley, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
177 Population 402/sq mi density
$118,036 Median Income $63,085 per capita
$221,200 Home Value $404,968 Zillow
$1,409 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,036 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,200 home value, $1,409/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolton Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 81.1 inches. The area receives 234.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,834 ft (559 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density402/sq mi
Coordinates44.4166°N, 72.8575°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.1"
113% above US avg
Snowfall 234.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.26"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.0 / 100
Community Resilience94.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 68 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 137 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 76 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 99 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 122 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 123 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 121 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 123 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 106 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 120 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 67 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 109 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 78 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 115 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 125 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 66 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 130 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 134 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 72 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 277 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 60 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 24 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 65 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 52 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 41 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 32 km 0
Sep 3, 1993 EF1 79 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 54 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 5.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 5.9 in
April 35°F (2°C) 6.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 6.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 7.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 7.3 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 7.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 7.6 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 6.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 7.5 in

Bolton Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 13°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (5.3").

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