Brattleboro, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Windham County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
7,793
Population
1,855/sq mi density
$46,972
Median Income
$38,421 per capita
$239,500
Home Value
$321,175 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
670
Violent Crime/100K
4,077 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,972 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$239,500 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
670 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brattleboro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 59.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 241 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,855/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8616°N, 72.5592°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Windham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (-6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in |
Brattleboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").