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Hinesburg, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Chittenden County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
581 Population 469/sq mi density
$53,627 Median Income $33,905 per capita
$230,200 Home Value $543,826 Zillow
$1,553 Median Rent 37.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
109 Violent Crime/100K 500 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,627 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$230,200 home value, $1,553/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hinesburg 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 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 87.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation343 ft (105 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density469/sq mi
Coordinates44.3331°N, 73.1092°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChittenden County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 87.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0399 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.09 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)-0.02 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 51 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 130 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 114 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 95 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 99 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 118 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 101 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 141 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 98 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 49 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 103 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 100 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 121 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 67 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 109 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 124 km
May 6, 2020 9 km SE of Bedford, Canada M3.1 83 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 120 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 49 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 123 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 1 285 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 22 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 63 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 18, 1957 EF2 77 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 32 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 34 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 63 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 59 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 46 km 0
Aug 6, 1989 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 26, 1986 EF1 94 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 22, 1973 EF1 11 km 0
Jun 11, 1973 EF1 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in

Hinesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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