Bradford, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,326 Population 1,396/sq mi density
$96,213 Median Income $43,497 per capita
$246,400 Home Value $303,344 Zillow
$1,072 Median Rent 42.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
35 Violent Crime/100K 246 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,213 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$246,400 home value, $1,072/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bradford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 65.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation389 ft (119 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,396/sq mi
Coordinates43.9959°N, 72.1245°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindsor County County
Nearest AirportMount Washington Regional (HIE)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 65.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.12"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience72.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 138 km
Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 126 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 65 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 36 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 136 km
Jan 17, 2000 4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine M3.6 149 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 87 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 86 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 136 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 133 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 145 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 125 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 138 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 134 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 87 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 57 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 96 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 67 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 129 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 203 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

70 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 99 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 2 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 20 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 95 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 79 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 82 km 0
May 4, 2018 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 43 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 73 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.9 in

Bradford has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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