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
$302,247 Zillow
$1,077
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
244
Violent Crime/100K
1,122 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
244 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. 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 37.
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) |
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 | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in |
Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").