Irasburg, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Orleans County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
167 Population 170/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $28,025 per capita
$152,100 Home Value $319,361 Zillow
$922 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Irasburg, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,083
11% below
$28,025 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
46% below
Zillow: $319,361
Median Rent
$922/mo
21% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Irasburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Irasburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
54%
Rent
79%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Irasburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Irasburg residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,025. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,102 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Irasburg is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,361. Median rent is $922/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

2.9% of adults in Irasburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Irasburg has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population167
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$28,025
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,100
Rent$922
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$319,361
Housing Units96
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,961/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation876 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Irasburg was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.