Island Pond, VT

Vermont · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.3 Great / 5.0
698 Population
$47,500 Median Income
$118,900 Home Value
$795 Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
50.6 yrs Median Age
36.2% Bachelor's Degree+
4.3
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.9
Education

People

Population698
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 97.0%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita Income$43,179
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty Rate3.0%
County GDP$183M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$118,900
Zillow Value$209,193
Median Rent$795
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,487

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Depression28.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Jan / Jul14° / 66°
Rain45 in/yr
Snow115 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 31 (Good)

Education

3.9/5
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+85.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.02
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Work From Home3.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Island Pond Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$47,500
Home Value$118,900
Median Rent$795
Poverty Rate3.0%
Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
Unemployment1.0%
Avg Temperature41.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population698
Population Density166 per sq mi
Median Age50.6 years
Male45.0%
Female55.0%
Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 97% Hispanic 1.6% Other 1.4%
White97.0%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.4%

Language

English Only94.7%
Spanish Speakers5.3%
English 94.7% Spanish 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability25.7%
Health Insurance90.1%

Income

37% below avg
Median Household Income$47,500
Per Capita Income$43,179
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$955
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$51,928

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.0%
Poverty Rate3.0%
Total Establishments (County)180
County GDP$183M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation12
Healthcare Facilities10
Retail Stores8
Manufacturing7
Total Establishments180

Industry Mix

Restaurants 12 Healthcare 10 Retail 8 Manufacturing 7

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$51,928
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,350

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.1 min
Work From Home3.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

58% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$118,900
Zillow Home Value Index$209,193

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied43.8%

Rental Costs

32% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$795

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedroom$1,487
3 Bedroom$1,922
4 Bedroom$2,111

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,350
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.34%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.1%
Regular Checkup71.9%
Premature Death Rate9,787 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.3 / 10
Exercise Access31.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)10
Restaurants (County)12

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

14°F Jan 66°F Jul
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Average41.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation44.9 in
Annual Snowfall114.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median31.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Land Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density166 per sq mi
Latitude44.8140°
Longitude-71.8855°
County FIPS50009

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.4%
D 39.4%

Republican +16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
High School+85.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.02

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density166 per sq mi
Land Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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