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Fair Haven, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Rutland County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,435 Population 905/sq mi density
$65,898 Median Income $31,519 per capita
$163,000 Home Value $225,080 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
157 Violent Crime/100K 1,370 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,898 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,000 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fair Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation320 ft (98 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density905/sq mi
Coordinates43.5928°N, 73.2689°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRutland County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0393 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.27 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.38 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 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 M5.3 108 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 89 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 133 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 105 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 142 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 140 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 134 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 139 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 132 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 106 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 45 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 130 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 133 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 107 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 117 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 132 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 72 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 145 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 137 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 250 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

80 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 78 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 80 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 55 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in

Fair Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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