Island Pond, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Essex County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
698
Population
166/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$43,179 per capita
$118,900
Home Value
$229,186 Zillow
$795
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $795/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Island Pond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 114.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8140°N, 71.8855°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Kingdom International (EFK) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in |
Island Pond has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").