Derby Center, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Orleans County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
684
Population
492/sq mi density
$55,625
Median Income
$31,569 per capita
$203,800
Home Value
$268,431 Zillow
$1,096
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, $1,096/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Derby Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 98.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orleans County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Kingdom International (EFK) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Derby Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").