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Hardwick, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Caledonia County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,047
Population
667/sq mi density
$41,667
Median Income
$35,253 per capita
$175,300
Home Value
$248,011 Zillow
$806
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
175
Violent Crime/100K
982 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$175,300 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 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 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 Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in |
Hardwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 14°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.4").