At a Glance
Violent Crime
46/100K
1,499/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How East Dorset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Dorset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Dorset a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
East Dorset reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,499/100K.
Education
42.8% of adults in East Dorset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Dorset has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population297
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$47,445
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,383M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$352,349
Housing Units159
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property1,499/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation787 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute19 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in East Dorset was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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