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Brandon, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Rutland County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,892
Population
669/sq mi density
$54,138
Median Income
$31,072 per capita
$218,800
Home Value
$284,928 Zillow
$1,077
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
160
Violent Crime/100K
1,683 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,138 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, $1,077/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Brandon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 72.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 632 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8105°N, 73.0903°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rutland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0393 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.27 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.38 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in |
Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.2").