Vermont
Derby Center is a small town in Vermont with a population of 684. Residents earn $55,625 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Derby Center receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Derby Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Derby Center is $55,625, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Derby Center is $203,800, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,096 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Derby Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 98.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,625 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,569 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $988 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,823 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,102 |
| County GDP | $1,563M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,963 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.42% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $203,800 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,960 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,096 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,963 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.42% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,961/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 98.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,008 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9546°N, 72.1362°W |
| County FIPS | 50019 |
Winner: Republican by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |