Hardwick, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Caledonia County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,047
Population
667/sq mi density
$41,667
Median Income
$35,253 per capita
$175,300
Home Value
$269,673 Zillow
$806
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
167
Violent Crime/100K
2,236 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$175,300 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hardwick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 125.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,084 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 667/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4970°N, 72.3645°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caledonia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Kingdom International (EFK) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.0 / 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 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in |
Hardwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").