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East Barre, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orange County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
1,084 Population 414/sq mi density
$249,200 Home Value $294,851 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 2,349 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
East Barre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,356 ft (413 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density414/sq mi
Coordinates44.1483°N, 72.4495°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience59.0 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 107 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 142 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 45 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 88 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 146 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 150 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 106 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 115 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 121 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 115 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 105 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 107 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 135 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 107 km
Nov 20, 1994 4 km WNW of Norway, Maine M3.0 148 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 142 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 127 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 88 km
Feb 4, 2022 0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire M2.9 105 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 233 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 68 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 70 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 98 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 44 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 69 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 94 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 57 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 53 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 5 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 68 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.5 in

East Barre has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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