Ludlow, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Windsor County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
755 Population 563/sq mi density
$53,654 Median Income $50,533 per capita
$278,300 Home Value $594,005 Zillow
$1,029 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,654 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$278,300 home value, $1,029/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ludlow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 90.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,163 ft (354 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density563/sq mi
Coordinates43.4019°N, 72.6992°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWindsor County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 90.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.32"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience72.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 147 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 139 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 139 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 117 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 122 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 145 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 91 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 122 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 145 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 147 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 90 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 77 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 145 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 146 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 147 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 146 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 131 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 147 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 122 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 200 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

115 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 25, 1969 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 35 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 25 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 89 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 6, 1969 EF2 69 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 22 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 1, 1966 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 13, 1963 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 14 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 2, 1961 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in

Ludlow has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.3").

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